The Fascinating World of Opioids

<p>A compound that contains the same fused ring structure as morphine, is an opioid receptor agonist, and is initially sourced from nature but then undergoes minor chemical modifications in a lab.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A compound that contains the same fused ring structure as morphine, is an opioid receptor agonist, and is fully synthetic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opium is a mixture of alkaloids, only some of which have analgesic properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is named after Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A compound that contains the same fused ring structure as morphine and is naturally occurring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A compound that contains the same fused ring structure as morphine, is an opioid receptor agonist, and is initially sourced from nature but then undergoes major chemical modifications in a lab.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fully synthetic compound, man-made from the beginning in a lab, with no precursors sourced from nature, and is an opioid receptor agonist.</p> Signup and view all the answers