Following exocytosis, it is very important for calcium to be
A) pumped out of the axon terminal.
B) recaptured from the extracellular fluid.
C) returned to synaptic vesicles.
D) allowed to diffuse from the axon terminal back toward the cell body.

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Calcium needs to be pumped out of the axon terminal after exocytosis to prevent prolonged activation of downstream signaling pathways and potential toxicity to the cell.

Following Exocytosis, It Is Very Important for Calcium to Be