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The story goes that George Washington (as a small child) cut down his father's cherry tree with a hatchet. When asked who might have committed this act (even though young Washington was afraid of punishment for the act) , George replied, "I cannot tell a lie; I cut down the cherry tree." This story has taken on mythical proportions in the United States. Which of the following functions does this myth best match?


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Sleep

A naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, reduced muscle activity, and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep phases.

Aging

The process of becoming older, which includes biological, emotional, intellectual, and social changes.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates basic biological needs and motivational systems such as hunger, thirst, and body temperature.

Sleep

A natural condition that impacts both mind and body, marked by a change in consciousness, reduced sensory experiences, and a suppression of most voluntary muscle movements.

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