After four hours of running in a marathon, Hyacinth was completely exhausted and every muscle in her legs ached. She didn't think she could continue, but then she felt a sudden rush of relief as all her muscle aches seemed to disappear. This "runner's high" that Hyacinth experienced was most likely the result of her brain triggering the release of:

a. dopamine
b. endorphins
c. GABA
d. acetylcholine


B

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