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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Astrocytes participate in the uptake and release of neurotransmitters, which can influence activity in a postsynaptic neuron. They do not store glycogen, increase myelination, conduct action potentials, or increase permeability of blood vessels.

Astrocytes Participate in Thousands of Synapses with Neurons