A Thin Layer of Gray Matter on the Surface of the Cerebral

question 98

Multiple Choice

A thin layer of gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres responsible for the higher mental functions, general movement, perception, and behavioral reactions is

• A) Cerebral cortex
• B) Brainstem
• C) Amygdala
• D) Basal ganglia

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Definitions:

Night Terrors

Episodes of intense fear that occur during deep (non-REM) sleep, typically in children, characterized by screaming, sweating, confusion, and a heightened heart rate, without memory of the event upon waking.

Restorative Function

A theory proposing that sleep serves to repair and rejuvenate the body and mind, restoring physiological and psychological functions.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Non-REM

Describes a type of sleep that is divided into stages, excluding the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) phase, characterized by deeper physical and mental rest.