Many Depressed Children Neither Report nor Are Aware of Feelings

question 209

True/False

Many depressed children neither report nor are aware of feelings of depression.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals released by neurons to transmit signals across a synapse to another neuron, muscle cell, or gland.

Calcium Channel

Calcium channels are protein-based channels within cell membranes that selectively allow calcium ions to move into or out of a cell, playing critical roles in various physiological processes including muscle contraction, neurotransmission, and gene expression.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibers, providing insulation and increasing the speed of electrical transmission along the neuron.

Receptor

A protein on the surface of a cell or inside it that binds to specific molecules, triggering a specific effect in the cell, such as a response to hormones or neurotransmitters.