Explain the Halo Effect

question 58

Essay

Explain the halo effect.

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds neurons' axons, facilitating faster transmission of electrical signals.

Receptor Site

A receptor site is a specific location on a cell surface where certain molecules, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, bind to trigger a change in the cell's function or activity.

Myelin

A fatty substance that forms a sheath around the axons of many neurons, helping to speed the conduction of nerve impulses.

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs in the axon terminal of neurons that store neurotransmitters to be released at the synapse.