What is the type of receptor present on the axon terminal that responds to the release of neurotransmitter from that same axon terminal?
A) autoreceptor
B) reuptake receptor
C) paracrine receptor
D) nociceptor
E) short loop receptor

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Autoreceptors are located on the presynaptic neuron and respond to the neurotransmitter that the neuron itself releases, providing feedback inhibition to modulate neurotransmitter release and maintain homeostasis.

What Is the Type of Receptor Present on the Axon