Enzymatic Deactivation of a Neurotransmitter Involves Which of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

Enzymatic deactivation of a neurotransmitter involves which of the following processes?

• A) The neurotransmitter is broken down by enzymes.
• B) The neurotransmitter is repackaged presynaptically.
• C) The neurotransmitter is repackaged postsynaptically.
• D) The neurotransmitter drifts away is degraded by glia

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