What determines the type of process used to terminate chemical communication at the synapse?

A. the type of neurotransmitter involved
B. the quantity of neurotransmitter involved
C. the physical characteristics of the postsynaptic cell, such as being unipolar, bipolar, or multipolar
D. whether the neurotransmitter molecules interacted with metabotropic or ionotropic receptors


Answer: A

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