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Some studies have shown that neurotransmitters called endorphins are founds in higher concentrations in the bodies of persons who are exposed to pain, such as women during childbirth, and in long-distance runners. The endorphins appear to block pain. Explain how this does not contradict the previous statement that pain adapts slowly, if at all. Some studies have shown that neurotransmitters called endorphins are founds in higher concentrations in the bodies of persons who are exposed to pain, such as women during childbirth, and in long-distance runners. The endorphins appear to block pain. Explain how this does not contradict the previous statement that pain adapts slowly, if at all.

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                                    Receptors in the body can be rapidly adapting or slow adapting. Rapidly adapting receptors are for electrical transaction present in areas to quickly respond to stimuli.

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