As Ed Is Falling Asleep, His Legs Begin to Tingle

question 863

Multiple Choice

As Ed is falling asleep, his legs begin to tingle and then to ache.In order to relieve this painful prickly sensation, he begins to move his legs.This happens several times during the night, dramatically disturbing his sleep.Ed's sleep problem is most likely

• A) hypnic jerk syndrome.
• B) somnambulism.
• C) restless legs syndrome.
• D) REM behavior disorder.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A critical region of the brain involved in forming, organizing, and storing memories.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that pertains to the capacity to recall facts and events.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain located beneath the temples, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Alpha Waves

Brain waves that are present when the brain is in a relaxed, wakeful state, typically with closed eyes, indicating calmness and relaxation.