Prolonged and Excessive Drinking Can Shrink the Brain Most Intensely

question 40

Multiple Choice

Prolonged and excessive drinking can shrink the brain most intensely in ________ who have ________ of a stomach enzyme that digests alcohol.

• A) men;more
• B) women;more
• C) men;less
• D) women;less

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

The internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological processes within approximately a 24-hour period.

Alpha Wave

A type of brain wave detected by electroencephalography (EEG) that indicates a state of physical and mental relaxation while being awake.

REM Rebound

The phenomenon where a person experiences increased amounts of REM sleep after being deprived of REM sleep in previous nights.

Sleep Spindles

Short bursts of brain activity that occur during stage 2 of the sleep cycle, associated with sleep maintenance and cognitive functions like learning and memory.