Short, Rhythmic Bursts of Brainwave Activity That Appear During Stage

question 240

Multiple Choice

Short, rhythmic bursts of brainwave activity that appear during stage 2 sleep are called __________

• A) delta waves.
• B) sleep spindles.
• C) paradoxical sleep waves.
• D) beta waves.

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Definitions:

Dupp (S2)

A term referring to the duplication of the second heart sound, often associated with physiological or pathological cardiac conditions.

Pulmonary Trunk

The major blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Right Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery.

Ascending Aorta

The initial section of the aorta, rising from the left ventricle of the heart and arching to form the aortic arch.