Which of the following techniques creates a brain lesion by overstimulating neurons to death?
A) aspiration of a region of the cortex
B) extreme physical exercise
C) infusions of an excitatory amino acid into a brain region
D) 6-hydroxydopamine infusions into a brain region
E) radio-frequency current passed through a brain region

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Infusions of an excitatory amino acid, such as kainic acid or glutamate, can lead to overstimulation of neurons and result in cell death, which creates a brain lesion. The other techniques listed do not necessarily involve overstimulation of neurons to create a lesion.

Which of the Following Techniques Creates a Brain Lesion by Overstimulating