Reuptake is the process whereby a neurotransmitter returns from the receptor site back to the synaptic knob.

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Reuptake is indeed the process whereby a neurotransmitter is reabsorbed by the presynaptic neuron after it has been released into the synapse and has bound to the receptor site on the post-synaptic neuron. This process helps to recycle neurotransmitters and regulate the intensity and duration of their effects.

Reuptake Is the Process Whereby a Neurotransmitter Returns from the Receptor