Depression That Occurs Only During Fall and Winter and Appears

question 826

Short Answer

Depression that occurs only during fall and winter and appears to be related to decreased exposure to sunlight is called __________ depression.

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Definitions:

Specialized Receptor Cells

Cells located in sensory organs that are tailored to detect specific types of stimuli, such as light, sound, taste, or touch.

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory receptors responsible for detecting harmful stimuli and potentially damaging conditions, signaling the sensation of pain.

Harmful Stimulus

A dangerous or damaging external factor or event that elicits a response from a living organism.

Vestibular Sacs

Sensory organs located in the inner ear that contribute to balance and spatial orientation by detecting linear accelerations and gravity.