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The Major Analgesic Effects of Opiates Are the Result of Action

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The major analgesic effects of opiates are the result of action at the ______ receptor.


Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting heart rate, blood flow, and blood pressure.

Retroperitoneal

Located behind the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs.

Mesenteries

Folds of peritoneum that attach the intestines to the abdominal wall, supporting and allowing vascular and neural communication.

Mastication

The action of masticating food to ready it for swallowing and subsequent digestion.

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