Excitotoxicity in a person diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated primarily with which neurotransmitter?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Excitotoxicity in a person diagnosed with TBI is primarily associated with the neurotransmitter glutamate. After a TBI, there is an excess release of glutamate which can lead to the death of neurons by overstimulating them. This can worsen the outcome of the TBI by causing further brain damage.

Excitotoxicity in a Person Diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)