The following are examples of ways that activation of postsynaptic receptors by neurotransmitters ceases except:
A) neurotransmitters are catabolized by enzymes.
B) neurotransmitters are transported through vesicular transporters.
C) neurotransmitters are returned to the axon terminal through reuptake.
D) neurotransmitters escape the synaptic cleft.

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Neurotransmitters are not typically transported through vesicular transporters in order to cease activation of postsynaptic receptors. Instead, they are catabolized by enzymes, returned to the axon terminal through reuptake, or escape the synaptic cleft.

The Following Are Examples of Ways That Activation of Postsynaptic