Excessive Opioids (Narcotics)depress the Medulla Oblongata and Therefore Cause

Question

Excessive opioids (narcotics)depress the medulla oblongata and therefore cause
A) Parkinson's disease.
B) blindness.
C) respiratory depression.
D) hypertension.

Accepted Answer

Excessive opioids depress the activity of the medulla oblongata, which is responsible for regulating and controlling breathing. This can lead to respiratory depression, a potentially life-threatening condition where breathing becomes shallow and insufficient.Opioids do not cause Parkinson's disease, blindness, or hypertension.