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Chapter 5: Problem 5

Endorphins are one kind of ______ the chemical "messengers" between neurons.

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Neurotransmitters

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01

Identifying the Role of Endorphins

Endorphins are endogenous opioids that function as neurotransmitters in the body.
02

Understand the terminology

Neurotransmitters are the chemical 'messengers' of the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another.
03

Apply the terminology

So, within the context of this exercise, Endorphins fill the blank as 'Neurotransmitters', because they work as 'messengers' between neurons.

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