Question
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.