The release of endorphins seems to underlie which of the following?
A)the "runner's high"
B)the painkilling effect of placebos and acupuncture
C)euphoria sometimes associated with childbirth
D)all of these

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Endorphins are natural painkillers produced by the body, and their release is associated with all of the above experiences. The "runner's high" is a feeling of euphoria that can occur during prolonged exercise due to the release of endorphins; the painkilling effect of placebos and acupuncture is thought to be due in part to the release of endorphins; and endorphins are released during childbirth to help manage the pain.

The Release of Endorphins Seems to Underlie Which of the Following