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on: Jun 22, 2018
Explain what is meant by the term excitotoxin.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain the distinction between function and behavior.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

Answer: An excitotoxin, such as kainic acid, kills neurons through overstimulation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Circuits within the brain control functions rather than discrete behaviors. Any one behavior may involve the activity of multiple brain areas.


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