Chapter 4, Problem 10TY

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Sleep is generally a repeating state of brain and body which is described by the change in consciousness. Sleep inhibits all voluntary activities, sensory activity, and decreased communications with surroundings. Somnambulism is a disorder related to sleep. It is phenomena in which sleep and wakefulness both are combined together.

Answer to Problem 10TY

Correct answer:

The doctor has told a person that his youngest son suffers from somnambulism. The other name of somnambulism is sleepwalking. Therefore, option b. is correct.

Option b. is given as “sleepwalking”.

Explanation of Solution

Reasons for the correct statement:

Somnambulism is also known as sleepwalking. In sleepwalking, a person remains half sleep and half awake. This disorder arises due to the deep sleep and results in walking while asleep.

Hence, option b. is correct.

Reasons for the incorrect statements:

Option a. is given as “insomnia”.

Insomnia is a disorder in which a person is unable to fall asleep. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Option c. is given as “sleep apnea”.

Sleep apnea is the sleeping disorder in which a person suffers from breathing problem. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Option d. is given as “narcolepsy”.

Narcolepsy is the disorder in which an individual sleep excessively. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Hence, options a., c., and d. are incorrect.

Conclusion

The other name of somnambulism is sleepwalking. In this disorder, the person starts walking in sleepy condition.