Both morphine and heroin are extracted from the latex of plant Papaver somniferum.Heroin is actually obtained from acidulation of morphine. Thus, both are related. Morphine acts as an effective sedative and pain killer while heroin acts as depressant and slows down body functions.
How are morphine and heroin related? Mention the effect each one of them has on the human body?
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Ashish Chadha
Both morphine and heroin are extracted from the latex of plant Papaver somniferum.Heroin is actually obtained from acidulation of morphine. Thus, both are related. Morphine acts as an effective sedative and pain killer while heroin acts as depressant and slows down body functions.