Excess neurotransmitters left in the synapse after an action potential _______.
A)are absorbed back into the sending neuron
B)stay in the synapse waiting for the next action potential
C)remain and are used the next time a neuron fires
D)can become dangerous if they build up too much over time

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Excess neurotransmitters in the synapse are typically reabsorbed into the sending neuron through a process known as reuptake. This helps to clear the synapse and prepare it for the next action potential.

Excess Neurotransmitters Left in the Synapse After an Action Potential