Some drugs are plant products that can bind neural receptors in a human body because the body makes a similar chemical.Endorphins are the human equivalent of
A)opiates.
B)cocaine.
C)THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
D)ethanol.

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Endorphins are naturally occurring compounds in the human body that bind to the same receptors as opiates, such as morphine and heroin. Therefore, endorphins are the human equivalent of opiates. They can produce analgesia, sedation, and euphoria.

Some Drugs Are Plant Products That Can Bind Neural Receptors