GiGi, an alcoholic who abruptly stops drinking, may experience a seizure because __________.
A. of a sudden release from the inhibiting effects of alcohol
B. this abrupt withdrawal excites GABA receptors
C. alcohol withdrawal induces hyposensitivity of glutamate receptors
D. withdrawal leads to brain damage
Answer: A
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