Salvinorin a Is a Unique Hallucinogen in That It Acts

question 63

Multiple Choice

Salvinorin A is a unique hallucinogen in that it acts on:

• A) both serotonin and opiate receptors.
• B) mu opiate receptors,but not serotonin receptors.
• C) kappa opiate receptors,but not serotonin receptors.
• D) neither opiate nor serotonin receptors.

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