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Which type of opioid drug is known for its spasmolytic effect on smooth muscles?
What is the main constituent of natural opium alkaloids?
Which opioid drug is used parenterally due to its low oral bioavailability of 25%?
What liver process conjugates morphine with glucuronic acid to form the active morphine-6-conjugate?
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Which opioid receptor site is stimulated by morphine and related compounds in the CNS and peripheral tissues?
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Which opioid drug is classified as a synthetic opioid agonist?
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Among the natural alkaloids, which one has a spasmogenic effect on smooth muscles?
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What is the main difference between natural opium alkaloid morphine and papaverine?
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Which endogenous natural opioid peptides bind to opioid receptors in the body?
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What is the main reason for using morphine parenterally instead of orally?
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