HIPPCO Is an Acronym That Aids in Remembering ____

question 19

Multiple Choice

HIPPCO is an acronym that aids in remembering ____.

• A) the names of extinct species
• B) African animals that are threatened with extinction
• C) threats to the world's biodiversity
• D) the names of international treaties dealing with endangered species
• E) the organizations working toward saving threatened species

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and increased brain activity.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing and taste.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more vivid dreams, and increased brain activity similar to being awake.

NREM Sleep

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, which is characterized by slower brain waves and is divided into three stages, representing non-dreaming sleep phases.