If the EEG Record Reveals Evidence of Sleep Spindles, You

question 205

Multiple Choice

If the EEG record reveals evidence of sleep spindles, you are likely to conclude that the sleeping person is in which stage of sleep?

• A) REM
• B) stage 1
• C) stage 2
• D) stage 4

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various bodily functions.

Nervous System

The body's complex network of cells and tissues, consisting of the central and peripheral nervous systems, responsible for coordinating voluntary and involuntary actions and transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain located below the thalamus, responsible for regulating many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain located above the brainstem, that serves as a relay station for transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.