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Investigating the Potential of Pesticides and Herbicides to Cause Neurotoxicity
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Which of the following is NOT a common mechanism by which pesticides and herbicides can induce neurotoxicity?
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Stimulation of GABA receptors
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Pesticides and herbicides typically exert neurotoxic effects by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, disrupting calcium homeostasis, or activating NMDA receptors. Stimulation of GABA receptors is not a common mechanism associated with neurotoxicity caused by these substances.