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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