Question 1

Zack was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). His doctor may include diet and exercise as part of his treatment regimen because

Accepted Answer

A)  greater physical endurance will help in fighting his condition. 
B)  losing weight will decrease his risk of developing central sleep apnea. 
C)  losing weight may cure his OSA completely. 
D)  he will have more energy during the day to combat his usual sleepiness. 
A)  greater physical endurance will help in fighting his condition. 
B)  losing weight will decrease his risk of developing central sleep apnea. 
C)  losing weight may cure his OSA completely. 
D)  he will have more energy during the day to combat his usual sleepiness.

Question 2

Sleepwalking typically occurs during

Accepted Answer

A)  NREM stage 4. 
B)  NREM stage 3. 
C)  NREM stage 2. 
D)  REM sleep. 
A)  NREM stage 4. 
B)  NREM stage 3. 
C)  NREM stage 2. 
D)  REM sleep.

Question 3

Alcohol improves sleep because it enhances relaxation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The hormone released by the pineal gland that causes drowsiness is

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone. 
B)  melatonin. 
C)  melanin. 
D)  insulin. 
A)  growth hormone. 
B)  melatonin. 
C)  melanin. 
D)  insulin.

Question 5

According to the National Sleep Foundation, 32 percent of Americans

Accepted Answer

A)  get a good night's sleep only a few nights per month. 
B)  get a good night's sleep only a few nights per week. 
C)  have better quality of sleep than college students. 
D)  attribute poor sleeping habits to their reliance on technology. 
A)  get a good night's sleep only a few nights per month. 
B)  get a good night's sleep only a few nights per week. 
C)  have better quality of sleep than college students. 
D)  attribute poor sleeping habits to their reliance on technology.

Question 6

A state of excessive, intrusive sleepiness is

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  insomnia. 
D)  sleep inertia. 
A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  insomnia. 
D)  sleep inertia.

Question 7

During NREM sleep, body temperature and energy use drop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Chemical messengers in the body that are released from an endocrine gland and play a role in important body functions are

Accepted Answer

A)  electrolytes. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  cells. 
D)  hormones. 
A)  electrolytes. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  cells. 
D)  hormones.

Question 9

Overweight and obese individuals may be more prone to the breathing-related sleep disorder known as

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma. 
B)  sleep apnea. 
C)  COPD. 
D)  hypertension. 
A)  asthma. 
B)  sleep apnea. 
C)  COPD. 
D)  hypertension.

Question 10

Stage 3 is called slow-wave sleep because

Accepted Answer

A)  there is slow eye movement during this stage. 
B)  this is the deepest stage of sleep. 
C)  the brain generates slow delta waves. 
D)  it is the stage during which dreams occur. 
A)  there is slow eye movement during this stage. 
B)  this is the deepest stage of sleep. 
C)  the brain generates slow delta waves. 
D)  it is the stage during which dreams occur.

Question 11

Getting enough sleep may reduce a person's susceptibility to colds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During which stage of sleep does a person disengage from the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 13

Individuals who sleep fewer than how many hours per night are most likely to have high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  5 
A)  8 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  5

Question 14

Due to her job, Jessica sleeps 5 to 6 hours per night on weekends. Which of the following is the best strategy for her to resolve her sleep debt?

Accepted Answer

A)  She can't make up for lost sleep. 
B)  She can sleep 12 hours one night per week and 6 to 7 hours the other nights. 
C)  She can readjust her sleep needs by sleeping 5 to 6 hours every night. 
D)  She can sleep 9 hours per night Monday night through Friday night. 
A)  She can't make up for lost sleep. 
B)  She can sleep 12 hours one night per week and 6 to 7 hours the other nights. 
C)  She can readjust her sleep needs by sleeping 5 to 6 hours every night. 
D)  She can sleep 9 hours per night Monday night through Friday night.

Question 15

Some researchers believe that the link between obesity and sleep is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  blood glucose levels. 
B)  family history. 
C)  seasonal affective disorder. 
D)  hormonal disturbances. 
A)  blood glucose levels. 
B)  family history. 
C)  seasonal affective disorder. 
D)  hormonal disturbances.

Question 16

The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  insomnia. 
D)  sleep inertia. 
A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  insomnia. 
D)  sleep inertia.

Question 17

The sleep disorder in which a person experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move to relieve the sensations is

Accepted Answer

A)  central sleep apnea. 
B)  restless legs syndrome. 
C)  sleepwalking. 
D)  narcolepsy. 
A)  central sleep apnea. 
B)  restless legs syndrome. 
C)  sleepwalking. 
D)  narcolepsy.

Question 18

The energizing period of sleep during which dreams occur 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 19

Individuals with poor-quality sleep or reduced sleep time have lower levels of C-reactive protein in their blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 is the lightest stage of sleep.

Exam 5: Improving Your Sleep

Zack was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). His doctor may include diet and exercise as part of his treatment regimen because

Sleepwalking typically occurs during

Alcohol improves sleep because it enhances relaxation.

The hormone released by the pineal gland that causes drowsiness is

According to the National Sleep Foundation, 32 percent of Americans

A state of excessive, intrusive sleepiness is

During NREM sleep, body temperature and energy use drop.

Chemical messengers in the body that are released from an endocrine gland and play a role in important body functions are

Overweight and obese individuals may be more prone to the breathing-related sleep disorder known as

Stage 3 is called slow-wave sleep because

Getting enough sleep may reduce a person's susceptibility to colds.

During which stage of sleep does a person disengage from the environment?

Individuals who sleep fewer than how many hours per night are most likely to have high blood pressure?

Due to her job, Jessica sleeps 5 to 6 hours per night on weekends. Which of the following is the best strategy for her to resolve her sleep debt?

Some researchers believe that the link between obesity and sleep is related to

The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is

The sleep disorder in which a person experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move to relieve the sensations is

The energizing period of sleep during which dreams occur is

Individuals with poor-quality sleep or reduced sleep time have lower levels of C-reactive protein in their blood.

Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.

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