Chapter 12 (Module 12.7)

Question 1

The homeostasis of vital functions such as the heart pumping, blood pressure, and digestion.

Answer 1

Autonomic nervous system (ANS)

Question 2

The reversible and normal suspension of consciousness.

Answer 2

Sleep

Question 3

Meaning that we spend a period of the 24 hour cycle awake and another period of the cycle sleep.

Answer 3

Circadian rhythm

Question 4

A test that measures the electrical activity of the brain via electrodes attached to the skin.

Answer 4

Electroencephalogram

Question 5

Higher-amplitude, lower-frequency brain waves characteristics of stages 1-3 of sleep.

Answer 5

Theta waves

Question 6

Higher-amplitude, lowest frequency brain waves characteristic of stage 4 sleep.

Answer 6

Delta waves

Question 7

The stage of the sleep cycle characterized by rapid, back and forth eye movements during which most dreaming occurs.

Answer 7

Rapid eye movement (REM)

Question 8

The name for stages 1-3 of the sleep cycle.

Answer 8

Non-rapid eye movement

Question 9

Diminished level of cortical activity; arousable to strong or painful stimuli.

Answer 9

Stupor

Question 10

Unarousable unconsciousness in which there are no purposeful responses to any stimuli, even pain.

Answer 10

Coma

Question 11

Patient is awake but unaware because of damage to the cerebral cortex, and lacks any voluntary movements. (Head trauma or neurological injury)

Answer 11

Persistent vegetative state