Which of the following statements about glutamate is NOT true?
A. Glutamate functions as an excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain.
B. Glutamate receptors are blocked by some psychoactive drugs.
C. Glutamate receptors are activated by the presence of some psychoactive
drugs.
D. Drugs that block glutamate receptors have been largely unsuccessful in treating drug abuse.
D. Drugs that block glutamate receptors have been largely unsuccessful in treating drug abuse.
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