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Morphine and codeine are derived from the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Heroin is more potent than morphine because
 
  A. it is often injected instead of swallowed.
  B. it more readily crosses the blood-brain barrier.
  C. it is a natural opioid.
  D. it is a synthetic opioid.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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