Reuptake occurs when a molecule of neurotransmitter attaches to a neurotransmitter receptor in the same way that a key fits into a lock.

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Reuptake refers to the process where a neurotransmitter is taken back into the neuron that released it, rather than attaching to a receptor. The "key fits into a lock" analogy is more accurately used to describe the interaction between a neurotransmitter and its receptor.

Reuptake Occurs When a Molecule of Neurotransmitter Attaches to a Neurotransmitter