[Solved] What type of asphyxia presents the most obvious risk of death to the practitioners? A) Erotic B) Autoerotic C) Nonerotic D) None of the above Hormone: Biological chemicals released by glands that regulate bodily functions and behavior by acting on specific target organs. Appetite-Suppressing: Related to or having the ability to reduce the desire to eat, often used in the context of diet and weight loss. Hypothalamus: A region of the brain below the thalamus, responsible for regulating many vital bodily functions including hunger, thirst, temperature, and emotional responses. Basal Metabolic Rate: The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm.