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Endorphin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Endorphins are endogenous opioid polypeptide compounds. They are produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus in vertebrates during strenuous exercise, excitement, pain and orgasm, and they r...
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Endorphins are among the brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters, which function to transmit electrical signals within the nervous system. At least 20 types of endorphins have been demonstrated in humans.
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Do you ever wonder why you feel better after a long run, a roll in the hay or a good laugh? That elated feeling comes from a release of endorphins in the brain. Here are 10 ways to get that natural high. ... Endorphins 101: Your Guide to Natural Euphoria...
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Endorphins belong to a class of biochemicals commonly referred to as neurohormones that act by modifying the way in which nerve cells respond to transmitters. ... Endorphins belong to a class of biochemicals commonly referred to as neurohormones that act by modifying the way in which nerve cells respond to transmitters.
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Dear A., Since orgasms cause a release of endorphins into one's cerebral-spinal fluid and endorphins are also somewhat responsible for the emotion of happiness, etc., is it possible that excessive masturbation and/or intercourse would lead to a depleted level of endorphins in the system ...
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Endorphins are released by overexposure to light, among other things which I've mentioned below. Please visit the Light Sensitivity suggestion page for more information. ... The release of endorphins is caused by all pain, including eating spicy foods; masochism...
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Endorphins are a group of ten neurotransmitters that activate opiate receptors. ... Endorphins are composed of chains of amino acids between five and several dozen members long (Hollt, 1983). Since the discovery of the endorphins in 1975, scientists have hypothesized that these neurotransmitters are released into...
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The body most likely produces endorphins during exercise because the body doesn't realize that you are just "exercising." Think of it this way, if you were running away from an enemy (or predator or any type of danger), would you really want to know how much your muscles (or sprains or strains or even broken things) hurt?
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