Enkephalins,endorphins,and dynorphins are
A)three types of opioid receptors found in the brain.
B)three classes of endogenous chemicals that have effects similar to morphine.
C)enzymes in the brain that convert morphine into its active form.
D)three chemical classes of synthetic prescription opioids.

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Enkephalins, endorphins, and dynorphins are endogenous chemicals produced by the body that have similar effects to morphine. They interact with the same opioid receptors in the brain to produce analgesic and euphoric effects.

Enkephalins,endorphins,and Dynorphins Are