During the final period of the championship hockey game, Tim is sliced across the ear by an opponent's skate. Despite the damage to his ear, Tim continues to play the game, and scores the winning goal. Tim's ability to continue playing the game despite the searing pain in his ear is likely a result of a massive release of which type of transmitter?

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Endorphins are neurotransmitters in the brain that act as natural painkillers and are released in response to stress or pain, allowing Tim to continue playing despite his injury.

During the Final Period of the Championship Hockey Game, Tim