Psychology / Unit 2 Psych 0184 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Endorphins
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The idea
Endorphins are neurotransmitters that reduce pain and produce feelings of pleasure or euphoria.
In practice
Endorphin release during sustained running blunts the discomfort of the effort while it is happening.
Where people slip
Endorphins are the body's own opioid system. Opioid drugs work by occupying the same receptors.
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