The term opioid refers to __________, while the term opiates refers to __________.

A. exogenous drugs; endogenous chemicals
B. any compound that binds to opioid receptors; drugs derived from opium
C. analgesic chemicals released from glial cells; autoreceptors
D. drugs derived from opium; any compound that binds to opioid receptors


Answer: B

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