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Describe Five States of Consciousness, Including a Description of the Level

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Describe five states of consciousness, including a description of the level of alertness in each state.


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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, including the sleep-wake cycle.

Circadian Cycle

The biological clock of living beings, regulating physiological and metabolic processes in a roughly 24-hour cycle.

Cognitive Neuroscience

The study of brain mechanisms underlying cognitive processes such as perception, memory, language, and decision making.

Altered State

An altered state is a condition of consciousness distinctly different from normal waking state due to factors like meditation, drugs, or sleep.

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