Glutamate can be toxic to neurons because
A) NMDA receptors allow calcium into a cell, and excess calcium can stimulate harmful levels of enzyme activity.
B) NMDA receptors block the movement of calcium into a cell, preventing the release of other neurochemicals.
C) it blocks receptors for other types of neurochemicals, preventing effective communication between cells.
D) its breakdown in the synaptic gap produces harmful free radicals.
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