What chemical substance(s) produced in the body acts as a natural pain reliever?
a. Endorphins
b. Morphine
c. Codeine
d. Atropine
ANS: A
Endorphins are natural body substances that are similar to morphine and may explain why laboring women need smaller doses of analgesia.
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