The Term Tripartite Synapse Refers to ______

question 16

Multiple Choice

The term tripartite synapse refers to ______.

• A) the ability of synapses to alter their function in response to changing inputs
• B) the ability of the postsynaptic cell to express more than one kind of neurotransmitter receptor
• C) the extremely small gap between the pre- and postsynaptic cells
• D) the involvement of astrocytes in neurotransmission at synapses

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Definitions:

Preventive Maintenance

Regular and systematic inspection, cleaning, and repair of equipment and facilities to prevent sudden failure and ensure efficient operation.

Reactive

Responding to changes or issues as they occur rather than anticipating and preparing for them in advance.

MTBF Distributions

Mean Time Between Failures distributions, a statistical measure used to describe the expected reliability or availability of a system over time.

Infant Mortality

The failure rate early in the life of a product or process.