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A class of brain chemicals that may play a particularly important role in the development of anorexia in both rats and humans is _____________. Evidence for this includes the fact that people suffering from anorexia often report that the feeling that accompanies the disorder is quite ____________.

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Answer: Endorphins ; Pleasurable/Pleasant

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When you starve , the body stimulates the production of endorphins to help manage the pain. The problem is, endorphins like opiates are addictive .

So in anorexia, the constant release of endorphins can be quite addictive because it provides a pleasant drugged up feeling.

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