Following cerebral ischemia,
A) glutamate is released in excessive quantities.
B) excessive activity is induced at NMDA receptors.
C) excessive numbers of calcium and sodium ions enter postsynaptic neurons.
D) postsynaptic neurons slowly die.
E) all of the above
Answer: E
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