Understanding Sleep and Torpor

Why is sleep considered an altered state of consciousness?

• Because we are fully unconscious during sleep

• Because we are fully conscious during sleep

• Because it increases our metabolism

• Because it is a state between consciousness and unconsciousness

What is the primary purpose of torpor in animals?

• To increase their body temperature

• To conserve energy during food scarcity

• To improve their breathing rate

• To enhance their physical activity

How do bears survive the winter without eating?

• By relying on their fat reserves

• By storing food in their dens

• By increasing their metabolism

• By maintaining a high body temperature

What unique adaptation do bumblebees use during torpor?

• They store food in their nests

• They produce natural antifreeze

• They increase their body temperature

• They migrate to warmer areas

Why do hummingbirds enter a state of torpor at night?

• To increase their heart rate

• To conserve energy and survive cold nights

• To enhance their flying abilities

• To store more food