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Consciousness is best described as:
Which of the following is true regarding sleep? (Select one)
What is the primary clinical tool used for assessing the severity of coma?
Which of the following is a characteristic of brain death?
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Which of the following best describes a persistent vegetative state?
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In which state might a patient show sleep-wake cycles but no awareness of their surroundings?
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Which of the following is NOT typically a cause of coma?
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Which characteristic best differentiates a coma from a vegetative state?
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What is the typical duration range for a coma before a patient may progress to a different state, recover, or die?
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Which reflex is NOT assessed in cases of suspected brain death?
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A person who exhibits fixed pupils, no corneal reflex, and no spontaneous breathing is likely to be diagnosed with:
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Which of the following is an example of a circadian rhythm?
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Which gene is involved in regulating the circadian clock in humans?
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An example of an ultradian rhythm is:
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Which of the following rhythms has a cycle longer than 24 hours?
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The effect of jetlag on the human body is primarily due to disruption in which type of rhythm?
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Which hormone's secretion follows a circadian pattern, peaking in the early morning?
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Which gland in the brain secretes melatonin? A. Hypothalamus B. Pineal gland C. Pituitary gland D. Thalamus
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Melatonin secretion is highest during:
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Which of the following factors increases melatonin production?
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Which of the following best describes the REM stage of sleep?
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How often does the REM/NREM cycle repeat throughout a typical night?
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In which sleep stage do heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature tend to fall?
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Dream recall is most commonly associated with which sleep stage?
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How many sleep cycles does an average person experience in a typical night's sleep?
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Which stage of sleep is also known as slow-wave sleep?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of slow-wave sleep (NREM)?
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of sleep stages in a typical 90-minute cycle?
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Which sleep stage serves as the transition from wakefulness to sleep?
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In which stage does the majority of sleep time occur in adults?
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Which of the following stages is known for its restorative, deep sleep and is also called slow-wave sleep?
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When does REM sleep typically occur?
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During which stage are eye movements rapid, and dreams are most likely recalled?
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Which stage of sleep is characterized by slower brain waves and is harder to awaken from? A. REM sleep B. Stage I (NREM) C. Stage II (NREM) D. Stage III (NREM)
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How does the sequence of sleep stages typically change through the night?
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Which device is used to measure brain waves in clinical applications such as sleep studies and epilepsy monitoring?
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The EEG rhythm associated with alert wakefulness, seen when a person is awake with eyes open, is:
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When a person is awake but has their eyes closed and is inattentive to the environment, what is the predominant EEG rhythm?
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Which stage of sleep is associated with theta waves and is characterized by light sleep where the person can be easily awakened?
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In which sleep stage do sleep spindles and K-complexes appear on the EEG?
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Delta waves are most prominent in which stages of sleep?
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Which of the following EEG patterns is characterized by fast, small amplitude waves similar to those seen in wakefulness but occurs during sleep?
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During REM sleep, what is typically observed on the EMG (Electromyograph)?
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Which sleep stage is associated with slow-rolling eye movements and theta waves?
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Which brain waves are typically associated with the deepest stages of NREM sleep, where the person is very difficult to awaken?
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Which brain waves are typically seen when a person is awake but has their eyes closed and is in a relaxed state?
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As people age, which of the following typically decreases regarding sleep? (Select one)
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Which of the following is a recognized benefit of sleep? (Select one)
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Which theory suggests that sleep helps to "erase" unnecessary information from the brain?
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Sleep deprivation can lead to all of the following except:
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During which sleep phase is growth hormone primarily secreted, especially for healing and repair?
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Which of the following is true about REM sleep reduction? (Select one)
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Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for controlling the REM/NREM sleep cycle?
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Which part of the brain controls the sleep/wake cycle?
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Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in the arousal pathways that maintain wakefulness?
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Which of the following changes occurs during NREM/slow wave sleep in the arousal pathways?
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Which of the following is true about REM sleep? (Select all that apply)
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Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for controlling the REM/NREM sleep cycle?
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Which brain structure is responsible for regulating the sleep/wake cycle?
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Which neurotransmitter is synthesized by cholinergic neurons and is crucial for maintaining wakefulness and alertness?
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During NREM sleep, the activity of which type of neurons slows down, contributing to the transition into deep sleep?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of REM sleep?
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Which neurotransmitter, involved in wakefulness, is synthesized by monoaminergic neurons?
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In which sleep stage does the activity of cholinergic neurons increase, promoting brain activity associated with vivid dreams?
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What happens to monoaminergic neurons during REM sleep?
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In which stage of sleep does the body experience muscle atonia (paralysis) due to the cessation of monoaminergic neuronal activity?
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What is a primary function of monoaminergic neurons during wakefulness?
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What is the primary role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus?
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What happens if the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is ablated?
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Which of the following is a common cause of obstructive sleep apnea?
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is defined as:
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Which condition is associated with cataplexy, an abrupt loss of muscle tone without loss of awareness?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of narcolepsy?
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A frequent cause of sleep apnea is associated with which condition?
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Which sleep disorder is characterized by the brain's failure to properly signal the muscles, leading to difficulty breathing during sleep?
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In which disorder does the individual experience hypnagogic hallucinations and loss of muscle tone during emotional stress?
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