8. How does lead cause these affects? Mimics zinc in its ability to bind (and block) a glutamate receptor Normal function: excite neurons for plasticity--> learning and memory Continuously excited --> excitotoxicity --> cell death
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15. Results in an aquatic ecosystem Bacteria convert it into methyl mercury- more toxic! What happens as it is passed along the food web? Let’s find out!