What Is the Number One Cause of Death in Middle

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the number one cause of death in middle childhood?

• A) pneumonia or influenza
• B) accidents
• C) birth defects
• D) cancer

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Definitions:

Sleep Spindles

Bursts of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occur during stage 2 of NREM sleep, implicated in sleep maintenance and memory consolidation.

Stage 2 Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by specific brain wave patterns including sleep spindles and K-complexes, representing a deeper sleep than stage 1.

EEG Activity

The recording of electrical activity along the scalp produced by the firing of neurons within the brain, typically referred to as electroencephalography.

Deep Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by slow brain waves, reduced heart rate, and low body temperature, which is crucial for restorative sleep and health.