Cellular effects of excitotoxicity include:

A. Excessive production of lactic acid.
B. Destruction of cellular proteins.
C. Cellular edema.
D. Interference of mitochondria functions.
E. All of the above


ANS: E
Rationale: Excitotoxicity causes excessive production of lactic acid, destroys cellular proteins, causes cellular edema, and interferes with the function of mitochondria

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