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Ans. is 'b' i.e., More common in males than females Fibromyalgia is more common in features. It is associated with disturbed sleep physiology. The sleep anomaly is alpha wave intrusion during NREM stage 4. There are 5 main measurable neuroendocrine abnormalities are associated with dysfunction of the HPA axis seen in fibromyalgia. These include :- Low free coisol levels in 24-hour urine samples. Loss of the normal circadian rhythm, with an elevated evening coisol level (when it should be at its lowest level). Insulin-induced hypoglycemia associated with an overproduction of ACTH. Low levels of growth hormone. Stimulated ACTH secretion leading to insufficient adrenal release of gluocoicoids
Associated with EEG abnormalitie
More common in males than females
Associated with low free coisol levels
Associated with decreased blood flow to brain