People Who Have Stayed Awake for Long Periods of Time

question 195

True/False

People who have stayed awake for long periods of time often experience two- or three-second periods of sleep called microsleeps.

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Definitions:

Neural Bridge

A connection formed between different parts of the nervous system to facilitate communication or signal transmission.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons, where neurotransmitters are released to facilitate communication by electrical or chemical means.

Purkinje Cells

Large neurons located in the cerebellum, crucial for motor coordination and cognitive functions.

Cerebellum

A brain structure beneath the occipital lobes that helps in refining movements, maintaining posture, and balance.