Features of µ (Mu) opioid receptor include the following except: A. Acts by inhibiting cAMP formation B. Mediates miotic action C. Mediates low ceiling respiratory depression D. Mediates high ceiling supraspinal analgesia

Features of µ (Mu) opioid receptor include the
following except:
A. Acts by inhibiting cAMP formation
B. Mediates miotic action
C. Mediates low ceiling respiratory depression
D. Mediates high ceiling supraspinal analgesia
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C. Mediates low ceiling respiratory depression
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