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CharlieWard

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Chronic exposure to endorphins may result in
 
  a. tolerance to many of their effects
  b. physical dependence
  c. opiate receptor desensitization
  d. all of these

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common effect of opiate administration?
 
  a. analgesia
  b. constipation
  c. enhanced sex drive
  d. respiratory depression



bassamabas

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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