Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

question 27

Multiple Choice

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

• A) makes it difficult for children to hyperfocus.
• B) causes children to have difficulty sustaining attention and concentrating for any length of time.
• C) is a common reason for a student to be permanently removed from a preschool classroom.
• D) can be cured, but not before the child reaches the age of twelve.
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Serotonin Transporter

A protein that facilitates the reuptake of serotonin from the synaptic cleft back into the presynaptic neuron, playing a key role in regulating mood.

Endorphins

Natural painkillers produced by the body, often released in response to stress or exercise, contributing to feelings of well-being and euphoria.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell, facilitating communication within the brain and body.

Synaptic Activity

The process by which neurons communicate with each other through the release and reception of neurotransmitters across synapses.