Rapid removal or destruction of neurotransmitter in the synaptic cleft
A. may affect the ability of the postsynaptic membrane to generate action potentials.
B. generates local potentials in the presynaptic terminal.
C. is necessary for synaptic transmission.
D. may lead to action potentials.
E. may stop exocytosis.
A
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