[neact] Re: Fwd: [Nhsci-ed] Nhsci-ed Digest, Vol 121, Issue 13
- From: Stephen Stepenuck <sstepenuck@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "neact@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <neact@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:03:01 -0500
Try these:
Ref. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin :
Endorphins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
Endorphins ("endogenous morphine") are endogenous
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endogenous> opioid
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid> peptides
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peptide> that function as neurotransmitters
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurotransmitters> .[1]
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin#cite_note-1> They are produced by
the pituitary gland <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pituitary_gland> and the
hypothalamus <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothalamus> in vertebrates
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertebrate> during exercise
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise> ,[2]
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin#cite_note-UPMC-2> excitement
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excited_state> , pain
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pain> , consumption of spicy food
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsaicin> , love
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love> and orgasm
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orgasm> ,[3]
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin#cite_note-urlBBC_NEWS_.7C_.7C_Sexerc
ise_yourself_into_shape-3> [4]
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin#cite_note-urlGet_more_than_zeds_in_b
ed_-_Mind_.26_body_magazine_-_NHS_Direct-4> and they resemble the opiates
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opiate> in their abilities to produce
analgesia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analgesia> and a feeling of
well-being.
The term implies a pharmacological
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmacology> activity (analogous to the
activity of the corticosteroid <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corticosteroid>
category of biochemicals) as opposed to a specific chemical formulation. It
consists of two parts: endo- and -orphin; these are short forms of the words
endogenous and morphine, intended to mean "a morphine-like substance
originating from within the body."[5]
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin#cite_note-pmid1195988-5>
The term "endorphin rush" has been adopted in popular speech to refer to
feelings of exhilaration brought on by pain, danger, or other forms of
stress,[2] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin#cite_note-UPMC-2>
supposedly due to the influence of endorphins. When a nerve impulse reaches
the spinal cord, endorphins that prevent nerve cells from releasing more
pain signals are released.
Answers.com:
endorphin n. Any of a group of peptide hormones that bind to opiate
receptors and are found mainly in the brain.
American Heritage Dictionary:
Any of a group of peptide hormones that bind to opiate receptors and are
found mainly in the brain. Endorphins reduce the sensation of pain and
affect emotions.
Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/endorphin-1#ixzz2KHCykNdC
<http://www.answers.com/topic/endorphin-1#ixzz2KHCykNdC>
sjs
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Professor of chemistry emeritus
Keene State College
Keene NH 03435-2001
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You wrote:
> Good question!
> And I'm sure a NEACT'er will come up with a response!
> CK
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ben Ramsey <b.ramsey@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: nhsci-ed <nhsci-ed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thu, Feb 7, 2013 2:22 pm
> Subject: Re: [Nhsci-ed] Nhsci-ed Digest, Vol 121, Issue 13
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> Hello All,
>
> Does anyone know what the suffix -orphin means? (Exorphins, endorphins...)
> I "Googled" it and was unsuccessful in my search.
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Ben Ramsey (Raymond High School)
>
> On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM,
> <nhsci-ed-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
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