Blesdo Keeps Falling Asleep at Odd Times,and Generally Has Issues

question 44

Multiple Choice

Blesdo keeps falling asleep at odd times,and generally has issues with arousal and attention.His doctors have ruled out sleep disorders and are now concentrating on certain brain structures.The one that is most likely malfunctioning is the ____.

• A) thalamus
• B) reticular formation
• C) substantia nigra
• D) hippocampus

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Definitions:

Messages

Units of information communicated from one entity to another, conveying thoughts, feelings, or instructions.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that captures visual information and sends it to the brain for interpretation.

Night Vision

The ability to see in low-light conditions, which can vary significantly among different organisms and technologies designed to enhance human nighttime visibility.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and functioning best in relatively bright light.