Reuptake describes the ____.
A) recycling and returning of neurotransmitters to the presynaptic neuron
B) movement of ions back outside the axon after the action potential has been fired
C) process of neurons stretching and then retracting as they communicate with neighboring neurons
D) shrinking of myelin on the axons of neurons

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Reuptake refers to the process by which neurotransmitters are taken back up into the presynaptic neuron, where they can be recycled and used again in future neuronal communication. This process helps to regulate the amount of neurotransmitter in the synapse and ensure that neural signaling is efficient and precise.

Reuptake Describes the ____