The Concept of a Tripartite Synapse Is the Idea That

question 13

Multiple Choice

The concept of a tripartite synapse is the idea that a synapse consists not only of pre- and postsynaptic neurons but also of connections from _______.This concept takes into account the _______ at the synapse.

• A) dendrites; collection of information from neurotransmitters
• B) axon terminals; release of neurotransmitters
• C) astrocytes; contact of astrocytes with neuronal elements
• D) microglia; macrophage activity
• E) oligodendrocytes; myelination

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Definitions:

Operands

The entities on which operators perform operations in expressions, such as variables or values.

Period

A length or span of time characterized by a specific condition, activity, or event.

Terminate

To bring an activity, process, or operation to an end; in computing, it often refers to stopping a program or process.

Cast Operator

A symbol or method in programming used to convert a variable from one data type to another.