Rats binging on sugar water reacted to naloxone like rats that had
A)been addicted to morphine.
B)consumed regular rat food instead of sugar water.
C)been addicted to cocaine.
D)been severely food deprived.

Question

Rats binging on sugar water reacted to naloxone like rats that had​ 
A)been addicted to morphine. 
B)consumed regular rat food instead of sugar water. 
C)been addicted to cocaine. 
D)been severely food deprived.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist which means it blocks the effects of opioids like morphine. The fact that rats binging on sugar water reacted to naloxone like rats that had been addicted to morphine suggests that they have developed an opioid-like addiction to the sugar water. This is because sugar and other highly palatable foods have been shown to stimulate the release of opioids in the brain, which can lead to addictive behaviors.

Rats Binging on Sugar Water Reacted to Naloxone Like Rats