Which of the following is not one of the events that can happen to neurotransmitters released from the presynaptic neuron?
A) Some or all of the neurotransmitter may be sucked back into the presynaptic neuron.
B) Cleanup enzymes may destroy some or all of the neurotransmitter.
C) Some or all of the neurotransmitter may attach to receptor sites at the postsynaptic receptor.
D) Some or all of the neurotransmitter is taken back up into the postsynaptic neuron.

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The statement "Some or all of the neurotransmitter is taken back up into the postsynaptic neuron" is incorrect. Neurotransmitters are typically taken back up into the presynaptic neuron through a process called reuptake, not the postsynaptic neuron. This choice is the only option that does not accurately describe a possible event that can happen to neurotransmitters released from the presynaptic neuron.

Which of the Following Is Not One of the Events