Which of the Following Could Happen to the Neurotransmitter Once

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could happen to the neurotransmitter once it binds to the receiving membrane receptors?

• A) reabsorbed by the sending membrane
• B) absorbed by the receiving membrane in order to start the action potential
• C) stays bound to the receiving membrane
• D) released back into the synaptic cleft where it builds up

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Plate

A hyaline cartilage plate in the long bones where bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.

Longitudinal Growth

Growth in length of bones, resulting primarily from the activity of the growth plates located near the ends of long bones.

Medullary Cavity

The central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow (fat) is stored; it's a crucial site for bone marrow in the long bones.

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft.