Sarah runs track for her high school,and generally runs the longer distances.She notices that even though she experiences pain as the race continues,she can count on eventually experiencing a brief break from the pain,called the "runner's high." This is caused by the release of __________,neurotransmitters that inhibit pain and stimulate the immediate pleasure of rewards.
A) gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
B) dopamine
C) endorphins
D) ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA)

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Endorphins are neurotransmitters that inhibit pain and stimulate pleasure. The release of endorphins during exercise is believed to contribute to the runner's high. A) GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter but is not known to be involved in the runner's high. B) Dopamine is involved in motivation and reward but is not specifically known for its pain-inhibiting properties. D) EDTA is a chelating agent and has no connection to neurotransmitters or the runner's high.

Sarah Runs Track for Her High School,and Generally Runs the Longer