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Question: Which of the following defines the term opiates....

Which of the following defines the term opiates.

A

Narcotic analgesics obtained from the opium poppy

B

Non- narcotic analgesics which reduce fever.

C

Narcotic drugs that inhibit pathogenic microbes

D

Tranquilizers used to induce sleep.

Answer

Narcotic analgesics obtained from the opium poppy

Explanation

Solution

: Morphine narcotics are sometimes referred to as opiates, since they are obtained from the opium poppy.