Syndactyly Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

Syndactyly is:

• A)A condition in which the fingers of the newborn are attached to each other at birth
• B)A condition in which the midbrain is incomplete at birth
• C)The necessity to cut the corpus callosum to decrease seizures
• D)A theory of differential brain development across species

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Definitions:

N1 Sleep

The first stage of the sleep cycle, characterized as the transition period from wakefulness to sleep, marked by light sleep and a reduction in muscle activity and awareness of the surroundings.

Circadian Rhythm

The internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological processes within approximately a 24-hour period.

Alpha Wave

A type of brain wave detected by electroencephalography (EEG) that indicates a state of physical and mental relaxation while being awake.

REM Rebound

The phenomenon where a person experiences increased amounts of REM sleep after being deprived of REM sleep in previous nights.