​A Health Problem Associated with Obesity Includes _____

question 51

Multiple Choice

​A health problem associated with obesity includes _____.

• A)​hypotension
• B)lack of self-control
• C)high HDL-cholesterol
• D)low LDL-cholesterol
• E)​sleep disorders

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Definitions:

Atonia

A state of muscle relaxation occurring during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, preventing the sleeper from acting out dreams.

Peribrachial Area

A region in the brain involved in processing pain and modulating sleep-wake cycles, located around the brachium of the inferior colliculus.

Raphe Nuclei

Clusters of neurons located in the brainstem, involved in the regulation of sleep, mood, and appetite, primarily through the release of serotonin.

Insomnia

A common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or obtaining restorative sleep, affecting one's overall health and quality of life.