A general mechanism by which postsynaptic potentials are terminated involves
A) increased synthesis of the neurotransmitter molecule.
B) enzymatic synthesis of the neurotransmitter molecule.
C) reuptake of the neurotransmitter molecule into the axon through a membrane transporter.
D) increased number of postsynaptic receptors.
E) diffusion into glial cells.
Answer: C
Rationale: A general mechanism by which postsynaptic potentials are terminated involves reuptake of the neurotransmitter molecule into the axon through a membrane transporter.
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