In Addition to Reuptake,neurotransmitters Can Also Be Deactivated By

question 191

Multiple Choice

In addition to reuptake,neurotransmitters can also be deactivated by:

• A)being broken down into their chemical components by chemicals in the synapse.
• B)being taken back into the axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron.
• C)being taken back into the axon terminal of the postsynaptic neuron.
• D)being absorbed in the myelin sheath by chemicals in the synapse.

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Carotenoids

A group of yellow to orange plant pigments synthesized from isoprene subunits; include carotenes and xanthophylls.

Vitamin A

An essential fat-soluble vitamin important for vision, growth, cell division, reproduction, and immunity.

Carotenoid

Pigments found in plants and some microorganisms, responsible for vibrant yellow, red, and orange colors and playing a role in photosynthesis.

Insoluble

A characteristic of substances that cannot dissolve in a specified solvent, such as water.