Who Among the Following Individuals Is Likely to Need the Least

question 61

Multiple Choice

Who among the following individuals is likely to need the least amount of sleep?  

• A)George, a 90-year-old man who lives with his family  
• B)Ali, a 12-year-old boy who goes to school  
• C)Tanya, a 30-year-old woman who recently changed her job  
• D)Soha, a 17-year-old girl who dropped out of school

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Definitions:

Afferent Neurons

Neurons that transmit messages from sensory receptors to the spinal cord and brain; also called sensory neurons.

Efferent Neurons

Neurons that transmit messages from the brain or spinal cord to muscles and glands; also called motor neurons.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that support and protect neurons.

Electroencephalograph

An electroencephalograph is a medical instrument used to measure and record the electrical activity in the brain, aiding in the diagnosis of neurological conditions.