Some Scientists Believe That the Sense of Detachment Associated with Meditation

question 37

Multiple Choice

Some scientists believe that the sense of detachment associated with meditation may be caused by release of

• A) endogenous opioids.
• B) serotonin.
• C) dopamine.
• D) GABA.

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