The Term Tripartite Synapse Refers to ______

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