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An individual is experiencing problems with memory. Which of these structures are most likely to be involved in this deficit? Select all that apply.


Definitions:

Elder Sleep Phase Syndrome

A disorder characterized by advanced sleep timing, where individuals feel the need to go to sleep early in the evening and wake up unusually early.

Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome

This syndrome is a circadian rhythm disorder where an individual's sleep is delayed by two or more hours, causing difficulty in waking up at conventional times.

Circadian Rhythms

Biological processes that display an endogenous, entrainable oscillation of about 24 hours, regulating the sleep-wake cycle among other bodily functions.

Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome

A circadian rhythm disorder characterized by earlier than desired sleep onset and wake times, often resulting in evening sleepiness and morning alertness.

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