Measurement and recording of a number of functions while the patient is asleep is a(n):
A) EEG.
B) multiple sleep latency test.
C) nerve conduction test.
D) polysomnography.

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Polysomnography involves the measurement and recording of various functions while the patient is asleep, including brain waves (via EEG), eye movements, muscle activity, heart rate, and breathing patterns. A multiple sleep latency test measures how quickly a person falls asleep during the day, while a nerve conduction test measures the electrical activity of nerves and muscles.

Measurement and Recording of a Number of Functions While the Patient