Within the spinal cord,opiates reduce:
A) presynaptic dopamine receptors.
B) the release of GABA.
C) ascending pain signals.
D) mu receptors.

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Opiates reduce ascending pain signals in the spinal cord, which contributes to their pain-relieving effects. They do not directly affect presynaptic dopamine receptors or mu receptors, and while they can enhance GABA signaling in some contexts, they do not generally reduce its release.

Within the Spinal Cord,opiates Reduce