If an increased synthesis of proopiomelanocortin occurred,which of the following types of receptors would likely see increased activation?
A) Kappa receptors.
B) ORL-1 receptors.
C) Mu receptors.
D) Melatonin receptors.

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Proopiomelanocortin is a precursor molecule that is processed to produce melanocortins, including endogenous opioids like beta-endorphin, which interacts primarily with mu opioid receptors. Therefore, an increased synthesis of proopiomelanocortin would likely result in increased activation of mu opioid receptors.

If an Increased Synthesis of Proopiomelanocortin Occurred,which of the Following