AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Endorphins are a type of neurotransmitter, or messenger in your body. They attach to your brain’s reward centers (opioid receptors) and carry signals across your nervous system. Endorphin comes from the words “endogenous, ” which means within the body, and “morphine, ” an opiate pain reliever.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glutamate. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter which plays an important role in neuronal activation. Glutamate mediates synaptic transmission of sensations such as pain and itchiness.

Detailed explanation-3: -A neurotransmitter carries a message from one neuron to another (the receptor) in your central nervous system. Endorphins are inhibitory neurotransmitters, meaning they block other signals from occurring. Specifically, endorphins block pain signals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Endorphins induce calmness, alleviate pain, and can give a feeling of pleasure and euphoria.