Endorphin Summary

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Encyclopedia Articles (5)

294 words, approx. 1 pages
Endorphins Endorphins are a group of peptides with potent ANALGESIC properties that occur naturally in the brain. The word endorphin is a contraction for the words end ogenous and morphine; it was coi... Read more
134 words, approx. 1 pages
Enkephalin Enkephalin is either of two pentapeptides (containing five amino acids) with OPIATE and ANALGESIC (painkilling) activity, occurring naturally in the brain, with a marked affinity for opiate... Read more
1,790 words, approx. 6 pages
Enki ENKI. Despite the name "lord of the earth," Enki is the god of the Abyss and is known as the "king of the Abyss." He is the poliad god of Eridu and the guardian god of... Read more
388 words, approx. 2 pages
Endorphins Endorphins are naturally produced polypeptides that are produced in the brain. Their physiological effect is similar to the analgesia (pain relief) of morphine. Chemically, they are classif... Read more
506 words, approx. 2 pages
Endorphin and Enkephalin When a person is injured, pain impulses travel up the spinal cord to the brain, which then releases endorphins and enkephalins, the body 's natural painkillers. Enkephalins bl... Read more