Given the cascade of events leading to ischemia-produced brain damage,it has been suggested that __________ antagonists administered immediately after a stroke might reduce the subsequent development of brain damage.
A) GABA
B) glutamate
C) acetylcholinesterase
D) dopamine
E) serotonin

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The cascade of events leading to ischemia-produced brain damage involves excessive release of glutamate, which in turn leads to excitotoxicity and neuronal death. Therefore, glutamate antagonists administered immediately after a stroke might reduce the subsequent development of brain damage.

Given the Cascade of Events Leading to Ischemia-Produced Brain Damage,it