Enkephalin Is an Opiate Produced in the Body

question 88

True/False

Enkephalin is an opiate produced in the body. When enkephalin binds to opioid receptors, it produces analgesia (a lack of pain sensation). Morphine can also bind to opioid receptors and produce analgesia. Morphine is an opiate antagonist.

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