Karl has had a stroke caused by ischemia. His doctors attempted to minimize damage due to the stroke by administering a drug that ____.

A. breaks up blood clots
B. overstimulates neurons in and around the damaged area
C. increases the release of glutamate
D. slows down the sodium-potassium pump


Answer: A

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