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

Answer: C

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