Graduate student Helena is interested in blocking the hallucinogenic properties of endogenous opioid neurotransmitters. Which endogenous opioid receptor should she focus her attention on?
A) κ
B) μ
C) β
D) δ

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The κ (kappa) opioid receptor is associated with hallucinogenic properties when activated by certain endogenous opioids or synthetic agonists. Blocking this receptor could potentially inhibit those hallucinogenic effects.

Graduate Student Helena Is Interested in Blocking the Hallucinogenic Properties