Seizures that occur during alcohol withdrawal are likely the result of ______.

A. compensatory increases in glutamate receptors after one-time alcohol use
B. compensatory increases in GABA receptors after long-term alcohol use
C. compensatory increases in glutamate receptors after long-term alcohol use
D. reductions in serotonin receptors after long-term alcohol use


Answer: C

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