Opioids and opiates bind to receptors in distinct areas of the brain to produce analgesia in the ____, reinforcing effects in the ____, and hypothermia in the ____.

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  1. Opiates capitalize on the endogenous opioid system that evolved to protect us (i.e., endorphines produce analgesia and mild euphoria). Opioids and opiates bind to receptors in distinct areas of the brain to produce analgesia in the ____, reinforcing effects in the ____, and hypothermia in the ____.

      A.

    PAG; nucleus accumbens; preoptic area.

      B.

    Preoptic area; nucleus accumbens; PAG.

      C.

    nucleus accumbens; PAG; preoptic area.

      D.

    nucleus accumbens; preoptic area; PAG.

      E.

    nucleus accumbens; reticular formation; substantia nigra.

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