Which statements are true regarding opioid receptors?(Select all that apply.)
1. Opioid blockers inhibit both the mu and kappa receptors.
2. Some opioids stimulate a particular receptor; others block a receptor.
3. Opioid blockers stimulate both the mu and kappa receptors.
4. Opioids interact with mu and kappa receptors.
5. Opioids interact with delta receptors.
1, 2, 4
Rationale 1: Opioid blockers inhibit both the mu and kappa receptors.
Rationale 2: Some opioids stimulate a particular receptor; others block a receptor.
Rationale 3: Opioid blockers inhibit both the mu and kappa receptors.
Rationale 4: Opioids interact with at least six types of receptors: mu (types one and two), kappa, delta, and nociceptin.
Rationale 5: Opioids interact with at least four types of receptors: mu (types one and two), kappa, delta, and nociceptin.
Global Rationale: Opioid blockers inhibit both the mu and kappa receptors. Some opioids stimulate a particular receptor; others block a receptor. Opioids interact with at least four types of receptors: mu (types one and two), kappa, delta, and nociceptin.
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