Astrocytes May Impact Synaptic Plasticity By

question 14

Multiple Choice

Astrocytes may impact synaptic plasticity by:

• A)Modulating neurotransmitter release
• B)Modulating postsynaptic receptor expression
• C)Modulating new synapse formation
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Counterbore

A cylindrical flat-bottomed hole that enlarges another hole, typically to allow a screw or bolt head to sit flush with or below the surface of a material.

Spotface

A machined flat surface around a hole, usually to provide a seating area for a fastener head or washer.

Countersink

A conical cut made in a manufactured object, or the cutter used to create that cut, allowing the head of a screw or bolt to sit flush with or below the surface of the surrounding material.

Crosshatching

Crosshatching is a shading technique used in drawing and drafting to indicate surfaces in cut-sections, often to differentiate types of materials or components.