Once Released into the Synaptic Gap, Neurotransmitter Substances

question 42

Multiple Choice

Once released into the synaptic gap, neurotransmitter substances

• A) bind to receptor sites on both pre- and postsynaptic sites.
• B) are degraded by a breakdown enzyme.
• C) are returned to the transmitting cell via reuptake.
• D) All of the above are correct

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