Cell death that occurs shortly after exposure to high concentrations of glutamate and other excitatory amino acids involves
A) lysing and bursting of the cell.
B) the breakup of DNA.
C) shrinkage of the cell.
D) phagocytosis.

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Exposure to high concentrations of glutamate and other excitatory amino acids can lead to an influx of calcium ions into the cell, causing cellular damage and eventually leading to the cell lysing and bursting. This process is associated with excitotoxicity, a mechanism of cell death in the nervous system.

Cell Death That Occurs Shortly After Exposure to High Concentrations