In addition to reuptake, neurotransmitters can also be deactivated by being
A)broken down into their chemical components by chemicals in the synapse
B)taken back into the axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron
C)taken back into the axon terminal of the postsynaptic neuron
D)absorbed in the myelin sheath by chemicals in the synapse

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Neurotransmitters can be deactivated by enzymes in the synapse that break them down into their chemical components, preventing them from further stimulating the postsynaptic neuron.

In Addition to Reuptake, Neurotransmitters Can Also Be Deactivated by Being