Four People of Different Ages Volunteer to Take Part in a Sleep

question 131

Multiple Choice

Four people of different ages volunteer to take part in a sleep study that monitors their brain waves.The volunteer who will likely spend the most time in REM sleep is a

• A) three-year-old girl.
• B) 13-year-old girl.
• C) three-month-old boy.
• D) 30-year-old man.

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Definitions:

Bifurcation

The division of a body part or structure into two branches or parts, such as the splitting of a blood vessel or nerve.

External Iliac

refers to the artery that travels along the pelvic brim, supplying blood to the lower limbs and pelvic organs.

Superior Phrenic Artery

Blood vessels that supply blood to the superior aspect of the diaphragm, originating from the thoracic aorta or other nearby arteries.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs that plays a crucial role in breathing by contracting and relaxing to change thoracic volume.