Sleep Bruxism Refers to a Disorder in Which the Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

Sleep bruxism refers to a disorder in which the patient

• A) unconsciously makes his or her way to the kitchen and eats for several minutes.
• B) clenches or grinds his or her teeth.
• C) cannot control the cycle of sleep versus waking.
• D) goes long periods of time without taking a breath.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Perfusion

The process of delivering blood to a capillary bed in the tissues, crucial for delivering oxygen and nutrients, and for removing waste products.

Diffusion

The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, contributing to the distribution of substances within a space.

Karyogenesis

The process of nucleus formation within a cell, which occurs during cell division.