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on: Jun 22, 2018

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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Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

B

humphriesbr@me.com

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018

Great answer, keep it coming

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

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