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[Neurotransmitter] Endorphins [Description and function] Released in response to behaviors such as vigorous exercise, orgasm, and eating spicy foods. [Notes] 
Endorphins are natural pain relievers. They are related to the compounds found in drugs such as opium, morphine, and heroin. The release of endorphins creates the runner’s high that is experienced after intense physical exertion.
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