Ian Has Been in a Coma Since He Was in a Serious

question 1

Multiple Choice

Ian has been in a coma since he was in a serious car accident. He is still on life support because he is unable to breathe on his own. Which area of Ian's brain is likely damaged?

• A)medulla
• B)hypothalamus
• C)midbrain
• D)cerebellum

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Definitions:

Insomnia

A sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.

REM Sleep

A unique phase of sleep in mammals and birds, characterized by random movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

Insomnia

A common sleep disorder characterized by trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restorative sleep.