When Given a Placebo That Is Said to Relieve Pain

question 46

Multiple Choice

When given a placebo that is said to relieve pain, we are likely to be soothed by the brain's release of

• A) umami.
• B) nociceptors.
• C) endorphins.
• D) feature detectors.

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