Topic 2 - Steinberg and Sykes Flashcards
1
Q
what releases endorphins?
A
pituitary gland
2
Q
what are endorphins similar to?
A
endorphins are chemically similar to the opiate morphine
3
Q
what do endorphins bind to?
A
they bind to opiate receptor sited in the nervous system
4
Q
what does the binding process mean?
A
it reduces synaptic activity to control pain and triggering addiction - like changes in synaptic plasticity
5
Q
what does endorphins allow?
A
they allow athlete’s to sustain vigorous physical activity
6
Q
what is the endorphin hypothesis?
A
the endorphin hypothesis suggests that vigorous, sustained physical activity produces the natural pain - killing substances beta - endorphin in response to the stress placed upon our bodies
