What is the underlying pathogenesis for the development of epileptic seizures? a. Overstimulated neurons propagate action potentials all at once. b. Decreased number neurons are properly stimulated. c. The neuronal NMDA receptors are overstimulated by GABA. d. Under stimulated neurons fail to depolarize.

What is the underlying pathogenesis for the development of epileptic seizures? a. Overstimulated neurons propagate action potentials all at once. b. Decreased number neurons are properly stimulated. c. The neuronal NMDA receptors are overstimulated by GABA. d. Under stimulated neurons fail to depolarize.

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