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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

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José probably doesn't feel any pain because his body, during and after exercise released endorphins which are endogenous opioids. This endorphins promote a sense of satisfaction and pleasure, and make pain and discomfort feel irrelevant.
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