A Minute or Two After Falling Asleep,Luke Felt Like He

question 70

Multiple Choice

A minute or two after falling asleep,Luke felt like he was being tossed up and down as if on a boat in rough seas.His experience best illustrates

• A) the circadian rhythm.
• B) hypnagogic sensations.
• C) sleep spindles.
• D) narcolepsy.

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Definitions:

Gonads

The primary reproductive organs that produce gametes (sperm or eggs) and sex hormones, including ovaries in females and testes in males.

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth and metabolism.

Thalamus

A part of the brain located just above the brain stem that plays a critical role in relaying sensory information and acting as a center for pain perception.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, involved in controlling growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.