Which endogenous opioid is located in the hypothalamus and pituitary and is a strong
-receptor agonist?
A) Enkephalins
B) Endorphins
C) Dynorphins
D) Endomorphins

Question

Which endogenous opioid is located in the hypothalamus and pituitary and is a strong 
-receptor agonist?
A) Enkephalins 
B) Endorphins 
C) Dynorphins 
D) Endomorphins

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Endorphins are primarily located in the hypothalamus and pituitary and are known to be strong mu-opioid receptor agonists. Enkephalins, dynorphins, and endomorphins are also endogenous opioids but have different receptor specificities and distributions in the brain.

Which Endogenous Opioid Is Located in the Hypothalamus and Pituitary