According to our textbook, endorphins play a role in the:
A) appetite, sexual activity, and blood pressure of individuals.
B) experience of phantom limb pain.
C) destruction of glial cells that normally make myelin.
D) loss of brain cells responsible for the production of acetylcholine.

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Endorphins are peptides released by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus in response to stress, pain, and physical exercise. They are considered natural painkillers and can also contribute to feelings of pleasure and euphoria. Endorphins can affect appetite, sexual activity, and blood pressure through their influence on the hypothalamus and reward pathways in the brain.

According to Our Textbook, Endorphins Play a Role in The