The process that terminates the postsynaptic potentials induced by most neurotransmitters is __________.

A. disruption of the postsynaptic receptor
B. enzymatic degradation of the transmitter molecule
C. inhibition of transmitter synthesis
D. reuptake of the molecule into the axon terminal


Answer: D

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