Multiple Choice
Current theory suggests that narcotic analgesics relieve pain by their ability to
A) mimic the actions of endogenous opioid peptides.
B) counter the effects of the opioid peptides.
C) activate the release of serotonin in the amygdala.
D) activate the release of massive amounts of acetylcholine in the basal ganglia.
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