Joseph Suffers from REM Behavior Disorder

question 94

Multiple Choice

Joseph suffers from REM behavior disorder. This means that ____.

• A) during waking hours, he sometimes suddenly falls into REM sleep
• B) his body is not experiencing the muscle paralysis that normally accompanies REM sleep
• C) his body becomes temporarily paralyzed whenever he enters REM sleep
• D) his behavior while awake is highly impulsive and unpredictable due to extreme REM deprivation

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Definitions:

Free Radicals

Unstable atoms or molecules that can damage cells, leading to aging and diseases, due to their unpaired electrons and reactivity.

Neurons

Nervous system cells dedicated to conveying information by means of electrical and chemical signals.

Waking Metabolism

The rate at which the body burns calories while awake and active, contributing to overall energy expenditure.

Circadian Rhythm

The innate, internal mechanism that controls the cycle of sleep and wakefulness, recurring approximately every 24 hours.