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Pain-killing drugs bear a remarkable resemblance to __________.

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Endorphins

Endorphins are known to be body natural painkiller; they are produced by the central nervous system and the pituitary gland. Endorphins interact with receptors (opiate) in the brain to other to reduce the perception of pain and they act similarly to drug s such as codeine and morphine.

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