In the Context of Hair-Cell Death, Which Statement Is TRUE

Multiple Choice

In the context of hair-cell death, which statement is TRUE of excitotoxicity?

A) It is a type of damage in which excessive amounts of the neurotransmitter glutamate are released.
B) It is a type of damage that is a result of reduced cochlear flow due to mechanical damage to the wall of the cochlea.
C) It is a type of damage caused by the production of oxygen-based free radicals that can destabilize other molecules.
D) It is a type of damage caused by the production of oxytocin.