Enkephalins,endorphins,and dynorphins probably function as _____,although their exact function has not been elucidated.

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Enkephalins,endorphins,and dynorphins are endogenous substances with opioid-like action.They probably function as neurotransmitters.They may be involved in the analgesic action of a placebo and the enhancement of well-being that occurs with running.Prostaglandins are produced in the body in response to many different stimuli.Prostaglandins are thought to be mediators of the inflammatory response in oral soft tissues and may be involved in the initial stage of periodontal disease.Sedative-hypnotics produce varying degrees of central nervous system (CNS)depression depending on the dose administered.Examples include benzodiazepines,barbiturates,and nonbenzodiazepine-nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotics.An enzyme is a substance that catalyzes a chemical reaction without being changed by it.

Enkephalins,endorphins,and Dynorphins Probably Function as _____,Although Their Exact Function Has