When you experience pleasure or pain,you are likely activating your:

A) prefrontal cortex.
B) hippocampus.
C) pituitary gland.
D) limbic system.

The limbic system is responsible for processing emotions, including pleasure and pain. It includes structures such as the amygdala, hypothalamus, and thalamus. The prefrontal cortex is involved in decision-making and planning, while the hippocampus helps with memory formation. The pituitary gland is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.