A key advantage of ________ lesions is that they affect only neural cell bodies and do not damage axons passing through the region.
A) hypoxic
B) aspiration
C) 6-hydroxydopamine
D) radio-frequency
E) excitotoxic

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Excitotoxic lesions specifically target and destroy cell bodies without damaging the axons passing through the region. This is achieved by using chemicals that overstimulate neurons to death, thus preserving the integrity of the axonal pathways.

A Key Advantage of ________ Lesions Is That They Affect