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endorphins


(ndôr´fnz) (KEY) , neurotransmitters found in the brain that have pain-relieving properties similar to morphine. There are three major types of endorphins: beta endorpins, found primarily in the pituitary gland; and enkephalins and dynorphin, both distributed throughout the nervous system. Endorphins interact with opiate receptor neurons to reduce the intensity of pain: among individuals afflicted with chronic pain disorders, endorphins are often found in high numbers. Many painkilling drugs, such as morphine and codeine, act like endorphins and actually activate opiate receptors. Besides behaving as a pain regulator, endorphins are also thought to be connected to physiological processes including euphoric feelings, appetite modulation, and the release of sex hormones. Prolonged, continuous exercise contributes to an increased production and release of endorphins, resulting in a sense of euphoria that has been popularly labeled “runner’s high.”

2006-08-11 04:14:39 · answer #1 · answered by Brian D 5 · 0 0

There is no one endorphin and endorphins are not hormones. The word 'endorphin' refers to several neurotransmitters in the brain. That being said, I always start at wikipedia for questions such as this.

2006-08-11 04:14:43 · answer #2 · answered by Wordless 2 · 0 0

Serotonin and endorphins the two have a hand in controlling temper. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and endorphins are hormones that artwork with the endocrine gadget. the two one in all them influence our moods. Serotonin imbalances do make you greater companies to melancholy, you're top approximately that. They do different issues besides. We additionally decide on endorphins, as you mentioned, from exercising, to spice up our moods. :) they help administration soreness, additionally.

2016-09-29 04:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by sather 4 · 0 0

Go to www.webmd.com and type in endorphine

2006-08-11 04:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0 0

Please see the webage for more details on Endorphin.

2006-08-11 04:15:41 · answer #5 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0 0

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