Sleep Stages Quiz

What stage is the sleeper in after the 4th stage?

• Light sleep

• REM sleep

• Deep sleep

• Awake

What happens at each stage of sleep in terms of waking the sleeper?

• It becomes easier to wake the sleeper

• It becomes more difficult to wake the sleeper

• The sleeper wakes up automatically

• The sleeper remains in light sleep

Which of the following is true about REM sleep?

• It involves rapid eye movement

• It is the deepest stage of sleep

• It occurs right after falling asleep

• It is when the body is most relaxed

What is the primary function of REM sleep-on cells?

• To regulate body temperature

• To stimulate motor neurons

• To initiate REM sleep

• To increase heart rate

Why is REM sleep necessary according to Marks et al. (1995)?

• For proper central nervous system development.

• To increase brain mass.

• To enhance memory.

• For improved physical health.

What does the document suggest about REM sleep and age?

• REM sleep increases with age.

• REM sleep remains constant with age.

• REM sleep decreases with age.

• REM sleep is unrelated to age.

What is parasomnia?

• A type of insomnia

• Abnormal behavior during sleep

• A form of sleep paralysis

• A type of sleep apnea

Is it safe to wake someone who is sleepwalking?

• Yes

• No

• Only if necessary

• Only during REM sleep

What is sleepwalking linked to in some studies?

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

• Seizures, Parkinson’s Disease, and Alzheimer’s

• Asthma

During sleep, how does the brain handle stimuli?

• It ignores all stimuli.

• It reacts to all stimuli equally.

• It blocks some stimuli and reacts to others.

• It only reacts to visual stimuli.