Sleep Spindles,which Appear Against a Background of Mixed,mostly Lower Frequency

question 272

Multiple Choice

Sleep spindles,which appear against a background of mixed,mostly lower frequency EEG activity,are characteristic of

• A) stage 1 sleep.
• B) stage 2 sleep.
• C) stage 4 sleep.
• D) REM sleep.

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Disk

A plate of cartilage between the epiphysis and the diaphysis.

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints.

Patella

The bone commonly referred to as the kneecap.

Sesamoid Bone

A small bone embedded within a tendon or muscle, typically found in locations such as the knee and the hand.