Both morphine and codeine produce analgesia, which means that they
A) activate the central nervous system.
B) relieve pain and produce euphoria.
C) increase alertness.
D) cause delusions and dissociative experiences.

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Both morphine and codeine are opioid pain medications that work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, reducing the perception of pain and producing a sense of euphoria. They do not activate the central nervous system in the same way that stimulants do, nor do they cause delusions or dissociative experiences.

Both Morphine and Codeine Produce Analgesia, Which Means That They