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Endorphins

Endorphins. Rachel LeBeau. Endorphins?. Chemicals in the brain known as neurotransmitters 3 major types Regulate production and reception of serotonin & dopamine Decrease nerve impulses caused by anxiety Found in the pituitary gland. How does it work?.

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Endorphins

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  1. Endorphins Rachel LeBeau

  2. Endorphins? • Chemicals in the brain known as neurotransmitters • 3 major types • Regulate production and reception of serotonin & dopamine • Decrease nerve impulses caused by anxiety • Found in the pituitary gland

  3. How does it work? • Transmit electrical signals within the nervous system • Relay positive and negative messages • Endorphins reduce the sensation of pain and affect emotions • Temporary lack of pain • Non addictive • No withdrawal symptoms when worn off

  4. Behavior Good Physical Health Depression Endorphins are not absorbed normally Brain & Spine Physical problem with endorphin reception Elevated levels of endorphins Do not feel them Free Floating • Endorphins are produced by wide variety of events and substances • Exercise • Laughing • Crying • Yawning • Massage • Orgasms

  5. Did you know? • Acting like painkillers, endorphins are 3 times more powerful then morphine • Morphine and codeine act like endorphins • Stress & pain are 2 most common factors leading to the release of endorphins • Drumming may cause endorphin levels to rise

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