Which of the following neurotransmitters acts as a natural painkiller and mood elevator?
A) Endorphins
B) Cortisol
C) Leptin
D) Adrenaline

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Endorphins act as a natural painkiller by binding to the same receptors in the brain that opioids, such as morphine, bind to. Endorphins are also known to contribute to feelings of pleasure and mood elevation. Cortisol is a stress hormone, leptin regulates appetite and metabolism, and adrenaline is involved in the body's fight or flight response.

Which of the Following Neurotransmitters Acts as a Natural Painkiller