Endogenous Opioids Are

question 3

Multiple Choice

Endogenous opioids are

• A) substances produced by the substantia gelatinosa that help regulate pain.
• B) substances produced by the brain and glands that help regulate pain.
• C) specialized receptor sites that play an active role in the regulation of pain.
• D) drugs, such as heroin and morphine, that help control pain.

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Definitions:

Monoclonal Antibodies

Identical antibody molecules produced by cells cloned from a single cell.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue which is not under conscious control, found in walls of internal organs such as the stomach and intestines.

Immunoglobins

Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects such as bacteria and viruses.

Allergic Reactions

Immune system responses to a normally harmless substance, ranging from mild symptoms like itching or sneezing to severe conditions like anaphylaxis.