Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

A person who has difficulty falling asleep quickly 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 4

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 5

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 reduce his OSA symptoms. 
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 reduce his OSA symptoms. 
D) he will have more energy during the day to combat his usual sleepiness.

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE about the effect of exercise on your quality of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) Exercising strenuously at some point in the day boosts sleep quality. 
B) Exercising in the morning improves sleep more than exercising a few hours before sleep. 
C) Exercising a few hours before sleep improves sleep more than exercising in the morning 
D) Aerobic exercise improves sleep more than aerobic exercise combined with stretching. 
A) Exercising strenuously at some point in the day boosts sleep quality. 
B) Exercising in the morning improves sleep more than exercising a few hours before sleep. 
C) Exercising a few hours before sleep improves sleep more than exercising in the morning 
D) Aerobic exercise improves sleep more than aerobic exercise combined with stretching.

Question 7

The disruption of which factor results in jet lag?

Accepted Answer

A) blood pressure 
B) natural light 
C) circadian rhythm 
D) blood glucose level 
A) blood pressure 
B) natural light 
C) circadian rhythm 
D) blood glucose level

Question 8

Vijay often tosses and turns,unable to sleep for an hour or more 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 up 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 up after 20 minutes and doing something relaxing until he feels sleepy

Question 9

One cause of narcolepsy appears to be

Accepted Answer

A) viral. 
B) genetic. 
C) bacterial. 
D) environmental. 
A) viral. 
B) genetic. 
C) bacterial. 
D) environmental.

Question 10

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 11

Two parts of your brain that are critical to regulating circadian rhythm are the hypothalamus and the

Accepted Answer

A) pineal body. 
B) amygdala. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) brain stem. 
A) pineal body. 
B) amygdala. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) brain stem.

Question 12

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

Sleep deficiency affects the immune syst

Question 13

Some researchers believe that chronic sleep deficiencies can

Accepted Answer

A) regulate blood glucose levels. 
B) increase testicular size. 
C) increase sperm motility. 
D) increase the risk for type 2 diabetes. 
A) regulate blood glucose levels. 
B) increase testicular size. 
C) increase sperm motility. 
D) increase the risk for type 2 diabetes.

Question 14

Short-duration sleep lowers a person's risk for cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

Ana has been diagnosed with insomnia.If her doctor prescribes a medication to treat her condition,it will most likely be some type of

Accepted Answer

A) sedative. 
B) narcotic. 
C) antidepressant. 
D) stimulant. 
A) sedative. 
B) narcotic. 
C) antidepressant. 
D) stimulant.

Question 17

Students who doze off during a lecture are usually in which stage of sleep?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Maria has difficulty falling asleep quickly.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.

Exam 6: A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep

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

The hormone released by the pineal gland that causes drowsiness is

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

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

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

Which of the following is TRUE about the effect of exercise on your quality of sleep?

The disruption of which factor results in jet lag?

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

One cause of narcolepsy appears to be

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

Two parts of your brain that are critical to regulating circadian rhythm are the hypothalamus and the

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?

Some researchers believe that chronic sleep deficiencies can

Short-duration sleep lowers a person's risk for cardiovascular disease.

How does sleep deprivation affect drivers?

Ana has been diagnosed with insomnia.If her doctor prescribes a medication to treat her condition,it will most likely be some type of

Students who doze off during a lecture are usually in which stage of sleep?

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

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