The Famous Patient Known as H.M

question 37

Multiple Choice

The famous patient known as H.M.:

• A) continued to have severe and frequent epileptic seizures after his surgery.
• B) suffered from severe anterograde amnesia.
• C) lost several IQ points.
• D) was able to recognize only those researchers who have been working with him for many years.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a unique phase of sleep characterized by random rapid movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.

N1 Sleep

The initial stage of the sleep cycle, characterized by light sleep, where one can be easily awakened and might experience sudden muscle contractions known as hypnic jerks.

Viral Infections

Diseases caused by viruses that can affect various parts of the body, often leading to illness.

Sleep Deprivation

The condition of not having enough sleep, which can lead to a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional deficits.