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What is the main characteristic of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
What is the main characteristic of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
- Deficiency of iron in the brain
- Partial or complete collapse of the upper airway (correct)
- Repetitive kicking or twitching of the legs and arms during sleep
- Uncontrollable movement of the legs, arms, and sometimes other body parts
Which sleep disorder is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and may fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day?
Which sleep disorder is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and may fall asleep at inappropriate times during the day?
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Hypersomnia (correct)
- Narcolepsy
- Restless Leg Syndrome
What is the term for the difficulty of falling or staying asleep due to external factors such as lifestyle and environment?
What is the term for the difficulty of falling or staying asleep due to external factors such as lifestyle and environment?
- Hypersomnia
- Insomnia
- Extrinsic Sleep Disorders (correct)
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
Which sleep disorder is related to a misalignment between the circadian rhythm and rhythm of food intake?
Which sleep disorder is related to a misalignment between the circadian rhythm and rhythm of food intake?
What is the term for the brain's inability to properly regulate the sleep-wake cycle?
What is the term for the brain's inability to properly regulate the sleep-wake cycle?
What is the characteristic of Stage 4 of sleep?
What is the characteristic of Stage 4 of sleep?
What is the duration of each stage of sleep?
What is the duration of each stage of sleep?
What is the characteristic of REM sleep?
What is the characteristic of REM sleep?
What is the term for sleep disorders caused by a malfunction of the body's internal sleep regulation?
What is the term for sleep disorders caused by a malfunction of the body's internal sleep regulation?
What is the term for sleep disorders caused by other irregularities related to sleep?
What is the term for sleep disorders caused by other irregularities related to sleep?
What is the average duration of REM sleep in each cycle?
What is the average duration of REM sleep in each cycle?
What is the term for the misalignment of the circadian rhythm with the environment, such as the light-darkness cycle?
What is the term for the misalignment of the circadian rhythm with the environment, such as the light-darkness cycle?
Which type of parasomnia is characterized by partial awakening from deep sleep, with inappropriate or absent responsiveness to the efforts of others to intervene or redirect?
Which type of parasomnia is characterized by partial awakening from deep sleep, with inappropriate or absent responsiveness to the efforts of others to intervene or redirect?
What is the term for a sleep disorder in which the person's sleep-wake cycle is longer than the standard 24 hours?
What is the term for a sleep disorder in which the person's sleep-wake cycle is longer than the standard 24 hours?
Which of the following is a sleep disorder that involves unusual and undesirable physical events or experiences that disrupt sleep?
Which of the following is a sleep disorder that involves unusual and undesirable physical events or experiences that disrupt sleep?
What is the term for the rhythmic movement of large muscle groups immediately before and during sleep?
What is the term for the rhythmic movement of large muscle groups immediately before and during sleep?
Which of the following circadian rhythm sleep disorders is more common among older adults, characterized by falling asleep early and waking up early?
Which of the following circadian rhythm sleep disorders is more common among older adults, characterized by falling asleep early and waking up early?
