José Has Just Played a Long,bruising Football Game but Feels

question 227

Multiple Choice

José has just played a long,bruising football game but feels little fatigue or discomfort. His lack of pain is most likely caused by the release of

• A)curare.
• B)dopamine.
• C)acetylcholine.
• D)endorphins.

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