Exam 16: Alterations of Consciousness

Biofeedback can make some previously unconscious physiological mechanisms in the body available to modification by the conscious mind.

The ____________________ loop is the primary mechanism in sleep onset.

It is hypothesized that the binding wave of EEG patterns emanates from the:

Benzodiazepines are primarily prescribed as sleeping and anti-inflammatory medications.

Risk factors for sleep apnea include all of the following except:

Over a night's sleep,infants spend what amount of time in REM sleep?

If you are awakened from Stage 4 sleep,you will need several minutes to recover from grogginess.

The binding problem refers to:

Which of the following is thought to play a role in initiating sleep onset?

Animal and human studies implicate the thalamocortical circuitry as the source for ____________________ seizures.

Over a night's sleep,normal sleepers spend what percentage of time in NREM versus REM sleep?

A patient presents with poor concentration,headaches,tiredness,and occasional terrifying visions that have occurred both during the day and at night.Name two disorders of consciousness (from chapter 16)that you would consider for diagnosis and why.What additional information would you need to make a differential diagnosis between these disorders? Include one or more of the following that would assist in your diagnosis: tests you would perform,relevant history,or further explanation of symptoms.

What stage of sleep is usually described as restorative?

During the night,REM sleep occurs every ____ minutes.

Sudden episodes of loss of muscle tone are called:

Our circadian clock is housed in the:

The experience of consciousness is partially accounted for via the sensory systems (i.e.,vision,audition,proprioception,olfaction,and taste).

The neocortex is not believed to play a role in the evaluation of experiences.

Sleep apnea occurs because of a(n)____________________ of airflow.

____ is the most common disorder evaluated in sleep disorder centers.