Dr. Hebda injects a large dose of the neurotransmitter glutamate into the brain of a living rat. What effect would this most likely have on the rat?
A) The rat will become much more intelligent.
B) The rat will experience the death of many neurons.
C) The rat will become very hungry.
D) The rat will exhibit symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Glutamate is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, and excessive amounts can lead to excitotoxicity, causing neuron damage or death.

Dr Hebda Injects a Large Dose of the Neurotransmitter Glutamate