According to the Bystander Effect

question 91

Multiple Choice

According to the bystander effect,

• A)we are more likely to help others when others are present.
• B)we are less likely to help others when others are present.
• C)we are unaffected by bystanders when help is needed.
• D)a bystander is the person most likely to help.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholinesterase

An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of acetylcholine and some other choline esters that function as neurotransmitters.

Cholinergic Synapse

A synapse that uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter, facilitating communication between neurons in the nervous system.

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap between neurons at a synapse, across which neurotransmitters are released to transmit neuronal signals.

ACh

Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter involved in muscle activation, memory, and learning by transmitting signals between nerve cells.