Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Synthesis of Neurotransmitters

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the synthesis of neurotransmitters is true?

• A) Both small-molecule neurotransmitters and neuropeptides may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron.
• B) Small-molecule neurotransmitters may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron,but neuropeptides must be synthesized in the cell body.
• C) Neuropeptides may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron,but small-molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in the cell body.
• D) Both small-molecule neurotransmitters and neuropeptides must be synthesized in the cell body.

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