Dr Hebda Injects a Large Dose of the Neurotransmitter Glutamate

question 213

Multiple Choice

Dr. Hebda injects a large dose of the neurotransmitter glutamate into the brain of a living rat. What effect would this most likely have on the rat?

• A) The rat will become much more intelligent.
• B) The rat will experience the death of many neurons.
• C) The rat will become very hungry.
• D) The rat will exhibit symptoms of schizophrenia.

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