Which of the following statements regarding the synthesis of neurotransmitters is true?
A) Both small-molecule neurotransmitters and neuropeptides may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron.
B) Small-molecule neurotransmitters may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron,but neuropeptides must be synthesized in the cell body.
C) Neuropeptides may be synthesized anywhere in the neuron,but small-molecule neurotransmitters must be synthesized in the cell body.
D) Both small-molecule neurotransmitters and neuropeptides must be synthesized in the cell body.
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