Second order neurons in pain pathways would have receptors for which neurotransmitters?
A) bradykinin and histamine
B) bradykinin and glutamate
C) glutamate and substance P
D) histamine and substance P

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Glutamate and substance P are both neurotransmitters involved in pain pathways and are commonly found in second order neurons. Bradykinin and histamine are involved in pain signaling, but they typically act on first order neurons and do not have receptors on second order neurons.

Second Order Neurons in Pain Pathways Would Have Receptors for Which