The __________ system mediates emotions and is responsible for the mind-body connection
A. lymphatic
B. circulatory
C. limbic
D. musculoskeletal
C
The limbic system in the brain mediates emotions and includes the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the amygdala. The limbic system possesses receptors for neuropeptides, such as endorphins, insulin, and angiotensin, and makes the connection with the rest of the body to provide the physiological basis for the emotions.
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