Astrocytes Participate in Thousands of Synapses with Neurons

question 120

Multiple Choice

Astrocytes participate in thousands of synapses with neurons.Their presence can influence activity in a postsynaptic neuron by

• A) storing glycogen.
• B) increasing myelination.
• C) increasing permeability of blood vessels.
• D) conducting action potentials.
• E) the uptake and release of neurotransmitters.

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