When released in response to alarm, which of the following substances promotes a sense of well-being?
a. Aldosterone
b. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
c. Endorphins
d. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
C
Endorphins act like opiates to produce a sense of well-being; they are released by the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary gland in response to alarm. Aldosterone promotes fluid retention by increasing the reabsorption of water by renal tubules. Thyroid-stimulating hormone increases the efficiency of cellular metabolism and fat conversion to energy for cell and muscle needs. Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce and secrete glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids.
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