Abnormal Events Such as Nightmares, Sleep Terrors, and Sleepwalking That

question 99

Multiple Choice

Abnormal events such as nightmares, sleep terrors, and sleepwalking that occur during sleep or during the twilight time between sleep and waking are classified as

• A)parasomnias.
• B)dyssomnias.
• C)narcolepsy.
• D)REM disorders.

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Definitions:

White Light

A type of light that contains all wavelengths of visible light, perceived by humans as colorless or having the color of daylight.

Combine

To bring two or more elements together to form a whole or to unite different elements in a mixture or combination.

Nocturnal

Describing organisms that are active during the night and rest during the day.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to low light levels and are crucial for night vision.