The Concept of a Tripartite Synapse Is the Idea That

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