Pellagra Is Characterized by the Three Ds

question 190

Multiple Choice

Pellagra is characterized by the three Ds:

• A)diarrhea,dementia,and dermatitis.
• B)depression,distress,and dizziness.
• C)damage to nerves,digitalis,and pressure dilation of pupils.
• D)dengue,degeneration,and deftness.
• E)dander,death,and decreased blood.

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Definitions:

Theta Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with deep relaxation, meditation, and the first stages of sleep.

Hypnagogic Hallucinations

Vivid perceptual experiences that occur at the onset of sleep, often involving visual, auditory, or tactile sensations.

Rapid Eye Movement

A phase of sleep characterized by fast movements of the eyes, during which vivid dreams commonly occur; it is a critical part of the sleep cycle linked to emotional and cognitive well-being.

Sleep Spindles

Sudden bursts of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occur during stage 2 of sleep and are believed to be involved in memory consolidation and learning processes.