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Which of the following statements about neurotransmitters is not correct? A neurotransmitter is synthesized and released close to its site of action. A neurotransmitter must carry a message across a tiny gap between nerve cells. A neurotransmitter is released in short bursts and their effects are very short lived. A neurotransmitter is quickly broken down or reabsorbed by the nerve cell. All statements are true.

          Which of the following statements about neurotransmitters is not correct?
A neurotransmitter is synthesized and released close to its site of action.
A neurotransmitter must carry a message across a tiny gap between nerve cells.
A neurotransmitter is released in short bursts and their effects are very short lived.
A neurotransmitter is quickly broken down or reabsorbed by the nerve cell.
All statements are true.

Which of the following statements about neurotransmitters is not correct?
A neurotransmitter is synthesized and released close to its site of action.
A neurotransmitter must carry a message across a tiny gap between nerve cells.
A neurotransmitter is released in short bursts and their effects are very short lived.
A neurotransmitter is quickly broken down or reabsorbed by the nerve cell.
All statements are true.

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A neurotransmitter synthesized and released close to its site of action: This statement is true. Neurotransmitters are synthesized in the neurons and released close to their site of action, which is the synapse between two nerve cells. Show more…

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Which of the following statements about neurotransmitters is not correct? A neurotransmitter is synthesized and released close to its site of action. A neurotransmitter must carry a message across a tiny gap between nerve cells. A neurotransmitter is released in short bursts and their effects are very short lived. A neurotransmitter is quickly broken down or reabsorbed by the nerve cell. All statements are true.