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Doula

Category - Labor & Birth

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All of the following are true about endorphins EXCEPT:
  1. They are natural pain reliever hormones.
  2. They create an altered state of consciousness.
  3. Their production is inhibited when narcotic pain relievers are used.
  4. They are fight-or-flight hormones.
Explanation
Answer: D - The hormones responsible for the fight-or-flight fear response are adrenaline and noradrenaline. Endorphins are nature's narcotic - they produce pain relief, an altered state of consciousness, pleasure, euphoria, and mutual dependency. This dependency may be the physiologic basis for bonding, but may also be why women need so much support during labor.
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