Randy exercises more than most people and continues to train even when he has a cold or an injury. His friends joke that Randy seems addicted to exercise. Randy's compulsive exercising:
A)may be due to the involvement of his brain's opioid system and the production of endorphins.
B)is a definite indicator of decreased levels of dopamine and increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
C)may be due to the involvement of his limbic system and the production of acetylcholine by his adrenal glands.
D)is a definite indicator of the overproduction of dopamine and an increased risk of schizophrenia.

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Randy's compulsive exercising may be due to the involvement of his brain's opioid system and the production of endorphins. Endorphins are naturally occurring chemicals in the brain that are released during exercise and can produce feelings of pleasure and euphoria. This can lead to an addiction-like behavior where Randy feels the need to continue exercising even when he is injured or sick.

Randy Exercises More Than Most People and Continues to Train