How Is Glutamate Important to Pain Pathways

question 218

Multiple Choice

How is glutamate important to pain pathways?

• A)Binds to AMPA receptors on dorsal horn cells
• B)Results in hypersensitivity of damaged tissue
• C)Causes P-substance release
• D)Both a and b
• E)Both a and c

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