Discuss How Distractions Can Be Detrimental to Your Success in College

question 25

Essay

Discuss how distractions can be detrimental to your success in college, and describe three strategies for protecting yourself against distractions.

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Definitions:

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells found in the sense organs (e.g., eyes, ears) that respond to specific stimuli like light, sound, or chemicals and convert them into neural signals.

Neurons

Specialized neurons in the nervous system that convey information to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle cell, where impulse transmission occurs through neurotransmitter release.

Ganglia

Clusters of nerve cell bodies, often acting as relay points, located outside the central nervous system.