The body's "natural opiates" used to reduce the ability to perceive pain are
A) glucocorticoids.
B) mineralocorticoids.
C) endorphins and enkephalins.
D) endorphins only.
E) enkephalins only.

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Endorphins and enkephalins are neurotransmitters in the brain that act as natural painkillers by binding to opioid receptors, reducing the perception of pain.

The Body's "Natural Opiates" Used to Reduce the Ability to Perceive