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Endorphins Pituitary Natural Painkiller Bind Opiate Receptors Pre Synaptic Neurons

Endorphins, produced by the pituitary gland, act as natural painkillers by binding to opiate receptors on presynaptic neurons and blocking pain signal transmission.

Endorphins, produced by the pituitary gland, act as natural painkillers by binding to opiate receptors on presynaptic neurons and blocking pain signal transmission.

Front endorphins
Back pituitary, natural painkiller, bind to opiate-receptors on pre-synaptic neurons to block pain signal transmission

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