Asked by Mikayla Garnand on Jun 04, 2024
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The reuptake of a neurotransmitter such as serotonin would involve the reabsorption of serotonin into a(n)
A) axon terminal.
B) dendrite.
C) myelin sheath.
D) glial cell.
Reuptake
The process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the neurotransmitter vesicles in the nerve cells after they have been released.
Serotonin
A neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other bodily functions, playing a key role in preventing depression and regulating anxiety.
Axon Terminal
The endpoint of an axon or nerve fiber, where it makes synaptic connections with another nerve cell or muscle cell.
- Comprehend the process of reuptake and its significance in neurotransmitter activity.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the process of reuptake and its significance in neurotransmitter activity.
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