With respect to neurotransmitters,which of the following is a correct sequence?
A) synthesis, storage, exocytosis, reuptake
B) reuptake, synthesis, deactivation, exocytosis
C) deactivation, postsynaptic binding, synthesis, storage
D) storage, deactivation, synthesis, exocytosis
E) exocytosis, postsynaptic binding, synthesis, reuptake

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This is the correct sequence of events for neurotransmitter activity in a synapse: neurotransmitter synthesis occurs in the presynaptic neuron, followed by storage in synaptic vesicles. When an action potential reaches the axon terminal, the vesicles release the neurotransmitter by exocytosis into the synaptic cleft. The neurotransmitter then diffuses across the cleft and binds to postsynaptic receptors, initiating a response in the postsynaptic neuron. Finally, reuptake removes the neurotransmitter from the synaptic cleft and returns it to the presynaptic neuron for recycling or degradation.

With Respect to Neurotransmitters,which of the Following Is a Correct