After surgery, physicians may prescribe a medication to relieve pain. Such a medication would most likely mimic the effects of:
A)pepsin.
B)endorphins.
C)serotonin.
D)GABA.

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Endorphins are a group of hormone-like compounds that function as neurotransmitters which are naturally produced by the body to relieve pain. Medications prescribed to relieve pain after surgery are often opioid-based medications which work by binding to the same receptors in the brain where endorphins bind, mimicking the effects of the naturally occurring endorphins.

After Surgery, Physicians May Prescribe a Medication to Relieve Pain