Health Chapter 4

6. Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through a(n) A) clinical sleep study. B) physical exam and blood tests. C) survey of sleep habits. D) evaluation of all daily activities.

A) clinical sleep study.

7. The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is A) sleep apnea. B) narcolepsy. C) insomnia. D) sleep inertia.

A) sleep apnea.

5. According to a major U.S. consensus statement, most adults should get how many hours of sleep per night for optimal health? A) 6 or more B) 7 or more C) 8 or more D) 9 or more

B) 7 or more

1. The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students A) get enough sleep to feel well-rested at least five days a week. B) feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week. C) sleep more hours per night than students of their parents' generation. D) sleep an average of only three hours per night.

B) feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week.

4. During REM sleep A) the body moves around a lot. B) the brain processes and consolidates information. C) body temperature drops. D) muscles contract and relax.

B) the brain processes and consolidates information.

3. Which of the following statements about the role of gender in sleep is true? A) As compared to women, men are twice as likely to suffer from sleep problems. B) Sleep problems in women are thought to be primarily due to worries about children. C) As compared to women, men are less likely to seek help for sleep disorders. D) Testosterone levels rise at night in men, but not in women.

C) As compared to women, men are less likely to seek help for sleep disorders.

8. Which of the following actions helps maintain a sleep-promoting environment? A) Warmth: Set the thermostat in your bedroom to 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit. B) Light: Keep the bedroom brightly lit until you are ready to go to sleep. C) Cleanliness: Wash your sheets and other bedding regularly, and get rid of clutter. D) Comfort: Keep your cell phone, TV, laptop, and/or other devices by your bed so that you know you can reach them easily should you need them.

C) Cleanliness: Wash your sheets and other bedding regularly, and get rid of clutter.

2. Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep? A) electronic devices B) failing grades C) eating spicy food D) having to get up early for morning classes

D) having to get up early for morning classes