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Which drug is obtained from the dried latex of the poppy plant ?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: A —
Solution
- Opioids are drugs that bind to specific opioid receptors in the central nervous system.
- Morphine is a potent analgesic extracted from the latex of .
- Other options like cocaine are derived from .
- Hence the answer is (A).
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