In the United States, Which Is NOT a Potential Reason

question 120

Multiple Choice

In the United States, which is NOT a potential reason for the rise in the frequency of low-birthweight babies?

• A) food insecurity
• B) drug use
• C) cigarette use
• D) genetic factors

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Definitions:

REM Behavior Disorder

A sleep disorder where individuals physically act out vivid, often unpleasant dreams with vocal sounds and sudden, jerky movements.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep, often linked to the loss of the neurological function that regulates sleep and wakefulness.

Restorative Theory

A theory that suggests sleep is necessary for the body to repair and rejuvenate itself.

Consolidation Theory

A theory suggesting that memories become more stable in the brain over time, moving from short-term to long-term storage through a process of consolidation.