Which of the following is not involved in chemical synaptic transmission?

A) Electrical conduction across the synaptic cleft
B) Binding to autoreceptors
C) Release of neurotransmitters
D) Reuptake


Ans: A) Electrical conduction across the synaptic cleft

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