The body is capable of producing its own opiate-like chemicals in the form of: a. endorphins b....
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The body is capable of producing its own opiate-like chemicals in the form of:
a. endorphins
b. dopamine
c. thoraxine
d. adrenaline
Neurotransmitters:
Neurotransmitters are a part of our neurological system that impact our mood, mind, temperament, feeling and emotions when we experience the effects of these secretions, or the absence of them.
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