The Primary Method for Disposal of Peptide Neurotransmitters Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

The primary method for disposal of peptide neurotransmitters is:

• A) inactivation by the enzymes MAO and COMT.
• B) reuptake by the presynaptic neuron.
• C) diffusion.
• D) reuptake by the postsynaptic neuron.

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Definitions:

IR Band

A specific frequency range within an infrared spectroscopy spectrum that corresponds to the vibration of molecular bonds, used for chemical identification.

IR Absorption

The process where a molecule absorbs infrared radiation, raising its energy level in relation to its vibrational modes.

IR Absorptions

The process where molecules absorb specific frequencies of infrared light, causing vibrations that can be used to identify them.

Structure

The arrangement or organization of atoms within a molecule, defining the molecule's shape, properties, and reactivity.