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cartlidgeashley

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on: Jun 22, 2018

Heroin was developed during a search for a nonaddictive drug that would relieve pain as
effectively as morphine.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Neurons in the brain have receptor sites into which opioids fit like a lock and key.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

akudia

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

T

Answer to Question 2

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