A nurse is describing how pain can impact a client psychosocially. As part of the discussion, the nurse explains the pain response, identifying which substance as an excitatory amino acid being involved? Select all that apply.

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Excitatory amino acids involved in the pain response include L-glutamate and N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA). Somatostatin and substance P are cytokines released by peripheral noxious stimulation. Serotonin and endorphins are neurotransmitters acting as pain modulators.

A Nurse Is Describing How Pain Can Impact a Client