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Melani1276

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Following cerebral ischemia,
 
  A) glutamate is released in excessive quantities.
  B) excessive activity is induced at NMDA receptors.
  C) excessive numbers of calcium and sodium ions enter postsynaptic neurons.
  D) postsynaptic neurons slowly die.
  E) all of the above

Question 2

Brain damage following ischemic strokes seems to be caused by
 
  A) NMDA buildup.
  B) excessive serotonin release.
  C) an imbalance of GABA.
  D) norepinephrine inhibition.
  E) excessive glutamate release.


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tanna.moeller

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E


Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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