Fibromyalgia

question 39

Multiple Choice

Fibromyalgia

• A) is associated with increased parasympathetic system stress responses.
• B) affects almost 400,000 Canadians.
• C) is not a real disease.
• D) is associated with sleep apnea.
• E) is more common among men than women.

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Definitions:

Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup

The hammer, anvil, and stirrup are the three small bones located in the middle ear that play a key role in the mechanism of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations.

Amplitude

The height or magnitude of a wave from its equilibrium or rest position, often used in physics to describe the intensity of sound waves, light waves, or other periodic signals.

Decibels

A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound, indicating the pressure level of sound waves.

Absolute Threshold

the minimum intensity of stimulation required to be detected 50% of the time.