People who experience a loss of pain sensation in the middle of exercise are likely having a rush of ______

a. adrenaline
b. norepinephrine
c. pituitary
d. endorphin


Answer: D

Rationale: :It acts on portions of the brain that are attuned to reward, reinforcement, and pleasure, inhibiting the perception of pain and increasing feelings of euphoria.

Psychology

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