The death of neurons following a stroke is caused by
A) over-stimulation of nerve cells by abnormally high levels of glutamate.
B) neuronal firing produced by compression.
C) interruption of glycogen delivery to the cell.
D) enhanced release of the inhibitory transmitter GABA.
E) loss of oxygen radicals.

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The death of neurons following a stroke is caused by over-stimulation of nerve cells by abnormally high levels of glutamate.

The Death of Neurons Following a Stroke Is Caused by