An Intense Itching of One's Skin and a Reddening of the Eyes

question 141

Multiple Choice

An intense itching of one's skin and a reddening of the eyes are two acute effects of heroin due to a sudden increase in __________.

• A)endorphins
• B)testosterone
• C)morphine
• D)histamine

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