Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2023
A person was hospitalized with morphine poisoning. A specific antagonist, naloxone, is used in acute morphine poisoning. What is the main factor in the development of antagonistic action in such cases?
Answer options
- Direct stimulation of respiratory metabolism
- Competition for binding to opioid receptors
- Strong acceleration of morphine
- Decreased sensitivity of the body to morphine
- Reflex excitation of the respiratory center
Correct answer
Competition for binding to opioid receptors
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