Question 1

Which of the following decreases the effect of melatonin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Tryptophan 
C)  Muscle relaxants 
D)  Caffeine 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Tryptophan 
C)  Muscle relaxants 
D)  Caffeine

Question 2

When Marlon gets adequate sleep the night before his intramural basketball games, he has more energy and can run faster and perform better. This can be attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive ability being restored during sleep. 
B)  increased body temperature and caloric expenditure during sleep. 
C)  increased brain activity during sleep. 
D)  conservation of body energy during sleep. 
A)  cognitive ability being restored during sleep. 
B)  increased body temperature and caloric expenditure during sleep. 
C)  increased brain activity during sleep. 
D)  conservation of body energy during sleep.

Question 3

Sleep helps the body to conserve energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Obstructive sleep apnea increases a person's risk for all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood pressure. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  irregular heartbeats. 
D)  asthma. 
A)  high blood pressure. 
B)  stroke. 
C)  irregular heartbeats. 
D)  asthma.

Question 5

How does sleep deprivation affect drivers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases hunger 
B)  Impairs motor skills 
C)  Improves response time 
D)  Increases thirst 
A)  Increases hunger 
B)  Impairs motor skills 
C)  Improves response time 
D)  Increases thirst

Question 6

In preparation for his exam, Juan plans to stay up all night studying. According to research, this strategy will likely result in

Accepted Answer

A)  improved memory in general. 
B)  reduced cognitive ability. 
C)  increased short-term memory only. 
D)  no significant effects if it's only one night. 
A)  improved memory in general. 
B)  reduced cognitive ability. 
C)  increased short-term memory only. 
D)  no significant effects if it's only one night.

Question 7

A person who has difficulty falling asleep and wakes up frequently is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  non-REM sleep. 
B)  sleep debt. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  insomnia. 
A)  non-REM sleep. 
B)  sleep debt. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  insomnia.

Question 8

The obesity epidemic may be due in part to sleep deprivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

REM sleep restores the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through

Accepted Answer

A)  a clinical sleep study. 
B)  a physical exam and blood tests. 
C)  a survey of sleep habits. 
D)  an evaluation of all daily activities. 
A)  a clinical sleep study. 
B)  a physical exam and blood tests. 
C)  a survey of sleep habits. 
D)  an evaluation of all daily activities.

Question 11

Adequate sleep lowers a person's metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on academic performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A person's 24-hour cycle of sleeping, waking, and performing daily activities is his or her

Accepted Answer

A)  daily cycle. 
B)  seasonal rhythm. 
C)  circadian rhythm. 
D)  habitual behavior. 
A)  daily cycle. 
B)  seasonal rhythm. 
C)  circadian rhythm. 
D)  habitual behavior.

Question 14

Maria has difficulty falling asleep occasionally. This condition is known as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Ty works two jobs and attends college part-time. He averages 5 hours of sleep per night most nights of the week. What are the health risks of his sleep deprivation?

Accepted Answer

He is at a higher risk for car

Question 16

Teisha is irritable after several days without enough sleep. This is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  brain fatigue. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  hormones. 
D)  a neurological disorder. 
A)  brain fatigue. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  hormones. 
D)  a neurological disorder.

Question 17

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) commonly results in

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced snoring. 
B)  frequent night waking. 
C)  deep breathing. 
D)  restful sleep. 
A)  reduced snoring. 
B)  frequent night waking. 
C)  deep breathing. 
D)  restful sleep.

Which of the following decreases the effect of melatonin?

When Marlon gets adequate sleep the night before his intramural basketball games, he has more energy and can run faster and perform better. This can be attributed to

Sleep helps the body to conserve energy.

Obstructive sleep apnea increases a person's risk for all of the following EXCEPT

How does sleep deprivation affect drivers?

In preparation for his exam, Juan plans to stay up all night studying. According to research, this strategy will likely result in

A person who has difficulty falling asleep and wakes up frequently is suffering from

The obesity epidemic may be due in part to sleep deprivation.

REM sleep restores the body.

Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through

Adequate sleep lowers a person's metabolic rate.

Lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on academic performance.

A person's 24-hour cycle of sleeping, waking, and performing daily activities is his or her

Maria has difficulty falling asleep occasionally. This condition is known as

Ty works two jobs and attends college part-time. He averages 5 hours of sleep per night most nights of the week. What are the health risks of his sleep deprivation?

Teisha is irritable after several days without enough sleep. This is due to

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) commonly results in

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Exam 5: Improving Your Sleep

Which of the following decreases the effect of melatonin?

When Marlon gets adequate sleep the night before his intramural basketball games, he has more energy and can run faster and perform better. This can be attributed to

Sleep helps the body to conserve energy.

Obstructive sleep apnea increases a person's risk for all of the following EXCEPT

How does sleep deprivation affect drivers?

In preparation for his exam, Juan plans to stay up all night studying. According to research, this strategy will likely result in

A person who has difficulty falling asleep and wakes up frequently is suffering from

The obesity epidemic may be due in part to sleep deprivation.

REM sleep restores the body.

Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through

Adequate sleep lowers a person's metabolic rate.

Lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on academic performance.

A person's 24-hour cycle of sleeping, waking, and performing daily activities is his or her

Maria has difficulty falling asleep occasionally. This condition is known as

Ty works two jobs and attends college part-time. He averages 5 hours of sleep per night most nights of the week. What are the health risks of his sleep deprivation?

Teisha is irritable after several days without enough sleep. This is due to

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) commonly results in

Accessing Your Health

Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

Preventing Violence and Injury

Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Personal Fitness

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases

Preparing for Aging Death and Dying

Environmental Health

Making Smart Health Care Choices

Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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