Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Articular

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the articular disk in the temporomandibular joint?

• A) It is attached to the anterior and posterior aspects of the condyle.
• B) It is attached to the inferior belly of the medial pterygoid muscle.
• C) The disk is highly vascular.
• D) The disk is surrounded and protected by the fibrous connective tissue joint capsule.

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Definitions:

Alpha Waves

Brain waves detected by electroencephalography (EEG), associated with a state of relaxed alertness.

N2 Sleep

A stage of sleep within the Non-REM cycle, characterized by sleep spindles and K-complexes, representative of a deeper sleep than the initial N1 stage.

N3 Sleep

The deepest stage of non-REM sleep, characterized by slow brain waves and considered crucial for memory consolidation and physical recovery.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams. It plays a crucial role in memory consolidation and emotional regulation.