A Year at the South Pole Consists of 6 Months

question 75

True/False

A year at the south pole consists of 6 months of darkness and 6 months of daylight.

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Definitions:

Reuptake Process

A neurological mechanism in which neurotransmitters released into the synapse are reabsorbed back into the presynaptic neuron, stopping their action on the postsynaptic neuron.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, anxiety, and other functions within the brain, often targeted in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.

Deep Brain Stimulation

A neurosurgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes within certain areas of the brain to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

A treatment involving the delivery of electrical impulses to the vagus nerve to manage seizures or depression.