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Patricia Atienza
on Dec 18, 2024
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Zhi Hao suffered damage to his RAS that has affected his sleep-wake cycle. Zhi Hao's brain damage has most likely resulted in:
A) narcolepsy.
B) insomnia.
C) coma.
D) hyperactivity.
RAS
Acronym for the Reticular Activating System, a network of neurons located in the brainstem that regulates wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.
Sleep-Wake Cycle
The circadian rhythm that regulates periods of sleepiness and wakefulness throughout a 24-hour period.
Narcolepsy
A rare condition with symptoms that can include sleep paralysis and cataplexy.
- Gain insight into the neurochemical principles governing sleep and wakefulness.
- Understand the prevalent disruptions and conditions linked to sleep.
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MS
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the neurochemical principles governing sleep and wakefulness.
- Understand the prevalent disruptions and conditions linked to sleep.