Endorphins gave organisms with it an evolutionary advantage because they ________
a. eliminate pain when a painful stimulation is prolonged.
b. increase the output of energy during emotion and stress.
c. make pain bearable so that it doesn't interfere with actions in an emergency.
d. regulate the "biological clock" in the brain.
Answer: c
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