People with Disabilities Are More Likely to

question 131

Multiple Choice

People with disabilities are more likely to

• A) die at a young age.
• B) have cancer.
• C) have HIV.
• D) be obese.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Gap

The synaptic gap is the tiny space between neurons through which neurotransmitters travel to communicate signals.

Neurotransmitter Molecules

Chemical substances that transmit signals across the synaptic gap from one neuron to another.

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the synaptic vesicles from the synaptic cleft, effectively stopping their action on nearby neurons.

Runner's High

A euphoric sensation reported by some individuals after extensive running, attributed to the release of endorphins.