Michael Sleeps Every Night with a Loud and Somewhat Disruptive

question 111

Multiple Choice

Michael sleeps every night with a loud and somewhat disruptive machine that uses a mask to regulate airflow into his lungs. His wife has grown used to the inconvenient noises made by this machine, but she often thinks about moving into the guest bedroom for sleep time. Which diagnosis might Michael have received?

• A)sleep apnea
• B)somnambulism
• C)narcolepsy
• D)insomnia

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that initiate and control the movement of muscles or glands by transmitting impulses from the brain and spinal cord.

Thalamus

A major part of the brain located in the center of the brain, acting as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Corticospinal Tract

A major neural pathway that runs from the brain's cortex through the spinal cord, coordinating voluntary motor movements.

Corticobulbar Tract

Neural pathways that conduct impulses from the brain to the brainstem, influencing movements in the head and neck.