The Death of Neurons Following a Stroke Is Caused by

question 101

Multiple Choice

The death of neurons following a stroke is caused by

• A) over-stimulation of nerve cells by abnormally high levels of glutamate.
• B) neuronal firing produced by compression.
• C) interruption of glycogen delivery to the cell.
• D) enhanced release of the inhibitory transmitter GABA.
• E) loss of oxygen radicals.

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