John Is Blind and Is Therefore Unable to Detect the Light

question 335

Multiple Choice

John is blind and is therefore unable to detect the light that normally sets the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) . If he is like most blind people:

• A)his sleep-wake, body temperature, and melatonin circadian rhythms can become desynchronized.
• B)he will suffer from attacks of cataplexy, especially when he is emotionally aroused.
• C)stage he w 4 NRill useEM sign sle laepn wguhageen slee andp ttalkiend tno ―slg typieecpall signy ‖ during happens.
• D)his REM sleep will consist of very vivid visual dreams most of which will be lucid dreams.

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Probability Of Occurrence

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Probability Of Occurrence

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