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by Anonymous on April 1st, 2007

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Enkephalins and endorphines are peptides that act like morphine. T or F , if false, why. Thanks for your time.

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  • by audiogal on April 1st, 2007

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    They are polypeptides:

    Chemical painkillers known as endorphins and enkephalins are produced naturally in the body. They are polypeptides, able to bind to the neuro-receptors in the brain to give relief from pain.

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    • Did I thank you already?

      This is where I am confused. THe book says:

      "By contrast, endorphins, which include BETA endorphin, dynorphin, and enkephalins , act as natural opiates...

      beta- In chemistry , a prefix to denote isomeric variety ofr position in compounds of substituted groups.

      beta is confusing me.

      I'm just lost on that one. I need womething written for a 5 year old.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on April 1st, 2007

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