One Function of Endogenous Opioid Molecules Released in the Amygdala

question 27

Multiple Choice

One function of endogenous opioid molecules released in the amygdala is the

• A)suppression of the "fight or flight" response.
• B)initiation of a pleasure response when we do something right.
• C)suppression of the pleasure response.
• D)increase in respiration so we will remember what we did more clearly.

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