Glutamate Can Be Toxic to Neurons Because

question 107

Multiple Choice

 Glutamate can be toxic to neurons because

• A) NMDA receptors allow calcium into a cell, and excess calcium can stimulate harmful levels of enzyme activity.
• B) NMDA receptors block the movement of calcium into a cell, preventing the release of other neurochemicals.
• C) it blocks receptors for other types of neurochemicals, preventing effective communication between cells.
• D) its breakdown in the synaptic gap produces harmful free radicals.

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