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pav-90 [236]
3 years ago
9

Endorphins are a type of __________, short strings of amino acids that are narrowly targeted to perform a specific job. For inst

ance, endorphins specialize in reducing pain.
Biology
1 answer:
umka21 [38]3 years ago
4 0

Endorphins are a type of neuropeptides short strings of amino acids that are narrowly targeted to perform a specific job. For instance, endorphins specialize in reducing pain.

<u>Explanation:</u>

Endorphins are opiod neuropeptides that are produced by the central nervous system. They are natural pain killers that are produced by our body to reduce pain.

They are of 3 types namely, alpha endorphins, beta endorphins and gamma endorphins. All of these specifically bind to the opioid receptors inhibiting the communication of pain signals.

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