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HCHenry

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The ________ plays a key role in producing opiate withdrawal symptoms.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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Opiate receptors in the periaqueductal gray matter (PAG) are responsible for the ________ caused by opiate drugs.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: locus coeruleus

Answer to Question 2

Answer: analgesia





 

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