Reuptake is ________.
A)a chemical that is released into the synaptic gap
B)a protein molecule on the dendrite or cell body of a neuron that will interact only with specific neurotransmitters
C)a process by which neurotransmitters are sucked back into the synaptic vesicles
D)a chemical that plays a role in learning and attention

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Reuptake is the process by which neurotransmitters in the synaptic gap are reabsorbed by the presynaptic neuron and taken back into the synaptic vesicles, effectively ending their action on the postsynaptic neuron. Option A describes a neurotransmitter, option B describes a receptor protein, and option D describes a general category of neurotransmitters.

Reuptake Is ________