Question 1

REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raised and elevated melatonin 
B)  Rapidly energized metabolism 
C)  Rapid eye movements 
D)  Restless energized movements 
A)  Raised and elevated melatonin 
B)  Rapidly energized metabolism 
C)  Rapid eye movements 
D)  Restless energized movements C

Question 2

Some scientists believe that REM sleep enhances memorization and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Jane stayed up all night taking care of her sick child. She will need to sleep more than average the next few nights to make up for the hours of lost sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Justin often binge drinks on the weekends. This behavior puts him at risk for a dangerous sleep disorder in which the brain and the respiratory muscles do not communicate properly known as

Accepted Answer

A)  central sleep apnea. 
B)  obstructive sleep apnea. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  unconsciousness. 
A)  central sleep apnea. 
B)  obstructive sleep apnea. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  unconsciousness.

Question 5

Vijay often tosses and turns, unable to sleep for an hour after he goes to bed. Which of the following will help change this pattern and allow him to fall asleep faster?

Accepted Answer

A)  Getting out of bed, exercising vigorously, and taking a warm shower 
B)  Staying in bed and checking the clock every 15 minutes 
C)  Staying in bed and using his laptop to check out his friends' Facebook updates 
D)  Getting out of bed after 20 minutes and doing something relaxing until he feels sleepy 
A)  Getting out of bed, exercising vigorously, and taking a warm shower 
B)  Staying in bed and checking the clock every 15 minutes 
C)  Staying in bed and using his laptop to check out his friends' Facebook updates 
D)  Getting out of bed after 20 minutes and doing something relaxing until he feels sleepy

Question 6

The restful, restorative period of sleep is

Accepted Answer

A)  non-REM sleep. 
B)  REM sleep. 
C)  alternating-wave sleep. 
D)  rapid-wave sleep. 
A)  non-REM sleep. 
B)  REM sleep. 
C)  alternating-wave sleep. 
D)  rapid-wave sleep.

Question 7

The difference between hours of sleep needed and actual hours slept is

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep ratio. 
B)  sleep debt. 
C)  sleep pattern. 
D)  sleep inertia. 
A)  sleep ratio. 
B)  sleep debt. 
C)  sleep pattern. 
D)  sleep inertia.

Question 8

During stage 4, a sleeping person releases which of the following hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melatonin 
B)  Melanin 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Growth hormone 
A)  Melatonin 
B)  Melanin 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Growth hormone

Question 9

College students in the United States are more sleep-deprived than any other age group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to current research, most adults function best with how many hours of sleep per night?

Accepted Answer

A)  7-8 
B)  4-5 
C)  5-6 
D)  9-10 
A)  7-8 
B)  4-5 
C)  5-6 
D)  9-10

Question 11

Most adults need only 5 to 6 hours of sleep per night, provided it's high-quality sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Insomnia is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty falling asleep. 
B)  waking up frequently during the night. 
C)  temporary lapses in breathing while asleep. 
D)  early-morning awakening. 
A)  difficulty falling asleep. 
B)  waking up frequently during the night. 
C)  temporary lapses in breathing while asleep. 
D)  early-morning awakening.

Question 13

Which of the following nightly rituals is likely to harm your quality of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercising strenuously 
B)  Having a cup of herbal tea 
C)  Meditating or praying 
D)  Taking a warm bath 
A)  Exercising strenuously 
B)  Having a cup of herbal tea 
C)  Meditating or praying 
D)  Taking a warm bath

Question 14

The most common sleep disorders are

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia and urinary incontinence. 
B)  insomnia and sleep apnea. 
C)  sleep apnea and sleepwalking. 
D)  sleepwalking and restless legs syndrome. 
A)  insomnia and urinary incontinence. 
B)  insomnia and sleep apnea. 
C)  sleep apnea and sleepwalking. 
D)  sleepwalking and restless legs syndrome.

Question 15

Sean becomes very sleepy by late afternoon most days and thinks he should make time to fit in a nap. Before including a daily nap in his schedule, he should consider which of the following to ensure that he actually benefits from it?

Accepted Answer

A)  The time of day and length of the nap 
B)  His need for caffeine in the afternoon 
C)  His accumulated sleep debt 
D)  His body weight and tendency to snore 
A)  The time of day and length of the nap 
B)  His need for caffeine in the afternoon 
C)  His accumulated sleep debt 
D)  His body weight and tendency to snore

Question 16

The portion of the brain considered to be the "master mind" that only rests during sleep is the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebral cortex. 
B)  cerebrum. 
C)  brain stem. 
D)  midbrain. 
A)  cerebral cortex. 
B)  cerebrum. 
C)  brain stem. 
D)  midbrain.

Question 17

A sleep-deprived driver is as impaired as an intoxicated driver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is

Accepted Answer

A)  compromising her immunity. 
B)  improving her productivity. 
C)  getting an adequate amount of sleep for the needs of her body. 
D)  increasing her ability to handle sleep deprivation. 
A)  compromising her immunity. 
B)  improving her productivity. 
C)  getting an adequate amount of sleep for the needs of her body. 
D)  increasing her ability to handle sleep deprivation.

Question 19

The disruption of which factor results in jet lag?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melatonin level 
B)  Natural light 
C)  Circadian rhythm 
D)  Blood glucose level 
A)  Melatonin level 
B)  Natural light 
C)  Circadian rhythm 
D)  Blood glucose level

Question 20

Gene occasionally has difficulty falling asleep but has never been diagnosed with a sleep disorder. Which strategy can he use to help him fall asleep faster?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working on the computer later in the evening to keep his mind occupied 
B)  Eating his largest meal within two hours of bedtime so he won't be hungry 
C)  Practicing deep breathing or meditation before bedtime 
D)  Drinking a lot of fluids in the evening to stay hydrated. 
A)  Working on the computer later in the evening to keep his mind occupied 
B)  Eating his largest meal within two hours of bedtime so he won't be hungry 
C)  Practicing deep breathing or meditation before bedtime 
D)  Drinking a lot of fluids in the evening to stay hydrated.

Exam 5: Improving Your Sleep

REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?

Some scientists believe that REM sleep enhances memorization and learning.

Jane stayed up all night taking care of her sick child. She will need to sleep more than average the next few nights to make up for the hours of lost sleep.

Justin often binge drinks on the weekends. This behavior puts him at risk for a dangerous sleep disorder in which the brain and the respiratory muscles do not communicate properly known as

Vijay often tosses and turns, unable to sleep for an hour after he goes to bed. Which of the following will help change this pattern and allow him to fall asleep faster?

The restful, restorative period of sleep is

The difference between hours of sleep needed and actual hours slept is

During stage 4, a sleeping person releases which of the following hormones?

College students in the United States are more sleep-deprived than any other age group.

According to current research, most adults function best with how many hours of sleep per night?

Most adults need only 5 to 6 hours of sleep per night, provided it's high-quality sleep.

Insomnia is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following nightly rituals is likely to harm your quality of sleep?

The most common sleep disorders are

Sean becomes very sleepy by late afternoon most days and thinks he should make time to fit in a nap. Before including a daily nap in his schedule, he should consider which of the following to ensure that he actually benefits from it?

The portion of the brain considered to be the "master mind" that only rests during sleep is the

A sleep-deprived driver is as impaired as an intoxicated driver.

After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is

The disruption of which factor results in jet lag?

Gene occasionally has difficulty falling asleep but has never been diagnosed with a sleep disorder. Which strategy can he use to help him fall asleep faster?

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