MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

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Excitatory; inhibits pain transmission
A
Gamma-aminobutyric acid
B
Dopamine
C
Enkephalin
D
Norepinephrine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glutamate. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter which plays an important role in neuronal activation. Glutamate mediates synaptic transmission of sensations such as pain and itchiness.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sensory endings that are activated by such stimuli are known as nociceptors, which are mainly responsible for the first stage of pain sensations.

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