During a study session, your friend looks up from his notes to give you a confused look. "I wrote the word ‘reuptake' in my notes but don't remember what it means." You nod calmly, explaining to your friend that reuptake refers to a process in which
A. more neurotransmitters are released into the synapse.
B. an enzyme at the synapse breaks down neurotransmitters.
C. neurotransmitters are transported back into their presynaptic areas.
D. neurotransmitters continue to stimulate receptors indefinitely.
Answer: C
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