In the context of hair-cell death, which statement is TRUE of excitotoxicity?
A) It is a type of damage in which excessive amounts of the neurotransmitter glutamate are released.
B) It is a type of damage that is a result of reduced cochlear flow due to mechanical damage to the wall of the cochlea.
C) It is a type of damage caused by the production of oxygen-based free radicals that can destabilize other molecules.
D) It is a type of damage caused by the production of oxytocin.

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Excitotoxicity refers to the damage caused when excessive amounts of glutamate, a neurotransmitter, are released. This overstimulation can lead to cell damage or death, including in the context of hair cells in the ear.

In the Context of Hair-Cell Death, Which Statement Is TRUE