Which of the Following Would NOT Terminate the Effects of the Neurotransmitter

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT terminate the effects of the neurotransmitter?

• A) degradation of the neurotransmitter by enzymes
• B) presence of calcium ions in the presynaptic neuron
• C) reuptake of neurotransmitter into the presynaptic neuron
• D) diffusion of the neurotransmitter into the extracellular fluid

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