Neuropeptide neurotransmitters ____

a. can act as direct neurotransmitters between neurons and muscle cells
b. can act as postsynaptic membrane inhibitors
c. directly open K+ channels to inhibit neurons
d. can act as pain reducers and initiate euphoria
e. directly inhibit euphoria


ANSWER: d

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