When released in response to alarm,which of the following substances promotes a sense of well-being?

A) Aldosterone
B) Thyroid-stimulating hormone
C) Endorphins
D) Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Endorphins act like opiates to produce a sense of well-being; they are released by the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary gland in response to alarm.Aldosterone promotes fluid retention by increasing the reabsorption of water by renal tubules.Thyroid-stimulating hormone increases the efficiency of cellular metabolism and fat conversion to energy for cell and muscle needs.Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce and secrete glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids.