The mu (u) opoid receptor is responsible for the following effects all except:
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., bronchodilation It is easy to pick the correct answer even if one knows nothing about opioid receptors, as morphine causes contraction of smooth muscle of bronchi.Action of morphine on the respiratory systemit depresses respiratory center by acting on m receptorsit causes bronchoconstriction by causing histamine release (not bronchodilation)Other actions of morphine mediated through m receptor -AnalgesiaRespiratory depression Mnemonic - Prime Minister CAREGIT(Constipation)Euphoria -MiosisPhysical dependenceNote: morphine causes decrease in heart rate by its depressive action on vasomotor centre through m receptors