Narcotics are exogenous opiates. They act by:
A) Inhibiting pain transmission in the spinal cord
B) Attaching to receptors in the afferent neuron to inhibit the release of substance P
C) Blocking neurotransmitters in the midbrain
D) Increasing beta-lipoprotein excretion from the pituitary gland
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