With Extended Periods of Sleep Deprivation (More Than 60 Hours)

question 188

Multiple Choice

With extended periods of sleep deprivation (more than 60 hours) , one would expect

• A) irreversible psychological damage.
• B) to experience hallucinations, delusions, and disorientation.
• C) difficulty in getting to sleep.
• D) minor but lasting changes in mood and personality.

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Definitions:

External Acoustic Meatus

The external passage of the ear leading to the tympanic membrane, or eardrum.

Auditory Canal

The tube that runs from the outer ear to the middle ear, transmitting sound waves collected by the ear's auricle (outer part) to the tympanic membrane.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Endolymph

A fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the ear, playing a key role in hearing and balance.