Reuptake is __________.
A. a chemical that is released into the synaptic gap
B. a protein molecule on the dendrite or cell body of a neuron that will interact only with specific neurotransmitters
C. a process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the synaptic vesicles
D. a chemical that plays a role in learning and attention
Answer: C
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