When Your Mind Is "Racing" at Night and You Cannot

question 26

Multiple Choice

When your mind is "racing" at night and you cannot fall asleep what, region of the brain is keeping you awake?

• A) cerebellum
• B) limbic system
• C) forebrain
• D) pons
• E) reticular formation

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Definitions:

Mollusca

A large phylum of invertebrate animals that includes snails, slugs, mussels, and octopuses, characterized by a soft body that in many species is enclosed by a hard shell.

Clams

Aquatic mollusks with a shell that is divided into two parts, known for living buried in sand or mud and being a source of food for various predators, including humans.

Octopuses

Cephalopod mollusks with eight arms, known for their intelligence, ability to change color, and escape skills.

Earthworms

Terrestrial invertebrates that play a key role in soil aeration and nutrient recycling through their burrowing actions.