If You Suffered a Couple of Days of Sleep Deprivation

question 391

Multiple Choice

If you suffered a couple of days of sleep deprivation, which of the following would most likely occur?

• A)hallucinations and delusions
• B)loss of ability to pay attention and perform simple routine tasks
• C)loss of ability to do interesting and complex mental tasks
• D)decreased pain sensitivity

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The synaptic cleft is the narrow gap between the terminal button of a neuron and the membrane of another neuron or muscle cell, through which neurotransmitters are released.

Concentration Differences

Variations in the amount of a particular substance across different spaces or mediums, often leading to diffusion.

Higher Concentration

Refers to a situation where there is a greater amount of solute per unit volume of solvent in one part of a solution or mixture compared to another.

Inside Cell

Pertaining to the internal environment or components within a cell, including organelles, cytoplasm, and genetic material.