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Which alkaloid is the most abundant in opium?
Which alkaloid is the most abundant in opium?
- Papaverine
- Codeine
- Noscapine
- Morphine (correct)
Which opioid receptor is responsible for respiratory depression?
Which opioid receptor is responsible for respiratory depression?
- δ-receptors (DOR)
- N/OFQ receptor
- ĸ-receptors (KOR)
- µ-receptors (MOR) (correct)
Which type of alkaloids do opiates primarily contain?
Which type of alkaloids do opiates primarily contain?
- Benzylisoquinoline derivatives
- Phenanthrene derivatives (correct)
- Benzoisoquinoline derivatives
- Indole alkaloids
Which opioid receptor contributes to analgesia at the spinal level?
Which opioid receptor contributes to analgesia at the spinal level?
Which alkaloid is a nonanalgesic found in opium?
Which alkaloid is a nonanalgesic found in opium?