Which class of neurotransmitter is synthesized and packaged in the axon terminal itself?
A) peptides
B) small molecules
C) gases
D) neurosteroids

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Small molecules, such as acetylcholine, dopamine, and serotonin, are synthesized and packaged in the axon terminal itself. Peptides, such as endorphins and oxytocin, are synthesized in the cell body and transported to the axon terminal. Gases, such as nitric oxide, are produced on demand and do not require packaging. Neurosteroids, such as testosterone and estrogen, are not neurotransmitters.

Which Class of Neurotransmitter Is Synthesized and Packaged in the Axon