Instructions: Identify the Terms and Briefly State Their Historical Significance

question 24

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance.
polygyny

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Definitions:

Somnambulism

A sleep disorder known as sleepwalking, where a person walks or conducts other activities while asleep, often with no memory of the action.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep, which can lead to health complications if left untreated.

REM Behavior Disorder

A sleep disorder where individuals physically act out vivid, often unpleasant dreams with vocal sounds and sudden, jerky movements.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep, often linked to the loss of the neurological function that regulates sleep and wakefulness.