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ec501234

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When chemical communication at a synapse is terminated by the recapture of neurotransmitter molecules by the presynaptic neuron, we refer to the process as
 
  a. diffusion.
 b. enzymatic deactivation.
  c. reuptake.
 d. second messaging.

Question 2

The influx of calcium ions during exocytosis
 
  a. returns the synaptic vesicles to the cell body for refilling.
 b. triggers the activation of autoreceptors on the presynaptic membrane.
 c. causes synaptic vesicles to migrate to their release sites.
 d. signals the vesicles to store additional neurotransmitter molecules.


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spencer.martell

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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ec501234

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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