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A disorder of this process is caused by the loss of hypocretin-secreting neurons. That disorder of this process is associated with a sudden loss of muscle tone called cataplexy. During different stages of this process, K-complexes, delta waves, (15[1])and theta waves are observed on electroencephalograms (15[1])(“electro-en-SEF-uh-loh-grams”). A CPAP (“see-pap”) machine can provide continuous (*) airflow during this process. (10[1])Narcolepsy is characterized by sudden instances of this process. Rapid eye movement occurs during the A stage of this process. The hormone melatonin promotes, For 10 points, what natural period of reduced consciousness which often occurs at night? ■END■

ANSWER: sleep
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TournamentEditionExact Match?TUHConv. %Power %Neg %Average Buzz
Snowball Fight 21/11/2025Y3100%67%0%45.00
2024 FARSI @ Columbia12/08/2024Y11100%55%18%53.91