Sleep

Which of the following is NOT evidence for Restorative Theory for sleep?

• Rats become very ill if they are sleep deprived

• Human growth hormone secreted during sleep facilitating tissue repair

• Sleep deprivation leads to decreased immune function and cognitive dysfunction

• Physically inactive people sleep just as long as physically active people

Typically the number of episodes spent in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep per night is:

• One to Two

• Two to Four

• Four to Five

• Seven to Eight

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According to which theory is sleeping thought to be essential for revitalising and repairing the physiological processes that keep the body and mind healthy and functioning properly?

• Evolutionary

• Restoration

• Recovery

• Physiological

Which of the following mammals would tend to sleep the longest?

• Horse

• Human

• Koala

• Bat

What is the function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in sleep regulation?

• It processes nutrients during sleep

• It controls the release of melatonin

• It generates dreams

• It regulates body temperature

What is the primary hormone that influences the circadian rhythm and is commonly known as the "sleep hormone"?

• Adrenaline

• Melatonin

• Cortisol

• Insulin

What is the term used to describe the internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours?

• Homeostasis

• Metabolism

• Circadian rhythm

• Diurnal cycle

What is the recommended amount of sleep for teenagers according to sleep experts?

• 6-7 hours per night

• 7-8 hours per night

• 8-10 hours per night

• 9-11 hours per night

During which stage of sleep does the body repair muscles and tissues, stimulate growth and development, boost immune function, and build up energy for the next day?

• REM sleep

• Light sleep

• Deep sleep (NREM Stage 3)

• NREM Stage 1

Why is deep sleep important for cognitive function?

• It helps in the consolidation of new memories

• It increases heart rate variability

• It decreases brain activity

• It is not important for cognitive function