The Climacteric Is Experienced by Both Men and Women, but Menopause

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True/False

The climacteric is experienced by both men and women, but menopause is a biological event that only women experience.

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Definitions:

Narcolepsy

A neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep.

Insomnia

A widespread sleeping condition marked by troubles in initiating sleep, maintaining sleep, or achieving refreshing sleep.

Slow-Wave Sleep

The deep sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves, reduced heart rate, and low metabolic activity, which is crucial for restorative sleep and memory consolidation.

REM Sleep

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep is a stage of sleep characterized by vivid dreams, increased brain activity, and rapid movement of the eyes.