Endorphins Give a Species an Evolutionary Advantage Because

question 346

Multiple Choice

Endorphins give a species an evolutionary advantage because:

• A)they eliminate pain when the painful stimulation is prolonged.
• B)they increase the crying of infants which brings parents closer.
• C)they make pain bearable so the pain doesn't interfere with action.
• D)they regulate a "biological clock" in the brain.

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