A stroke kills neurons in two waves, first by ____ and second by ____.
A) overstimulation; understimulation
B) Understimulation; overstimulation
C) collateral sprouting; denervation supersensitivity
D) denervation supersensitivity; collateral sprouting

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A stroke kills neurons first by overstimulation due to excessive release of neurotransmitters like glutamate, leading to excitotoxicity, and second by understimulation as the affected area loses input from damaged neurons.

A Stroke Kills Neurons in Two Waves, First by ____