Which of the following changes takes place when opioids bind to their mu receptors?
A. Calcium ion channels on presynaptic neurons close.
B. Postsynaptic mu receptor binding closes potassium ion channels.
C. Calcium ions flow into the cells.
D. The release of glutamate increases.
Answer: A
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