Health 1 Chapter 4 Test

The most common sleep disorder is

insomnia

The hormone released by the pineal gland that causes drowsiness is

melatonin.

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

sleep debt.

Which of the following actions helps maintain a sleep-promoting environment?

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

Obstructive sleep apnea increases a person's risk for all of the following EXCEPT

asthma.

Using electronic devices before bed may disrupt sleep patterns for all of the following reasons EXCEPT the

beeping sounds they sometimes produce.

The disruption of which factor results in jet lag?

circadian rhythm

The most commonly prescribed therapy for obstructive sleep apnea is

continuous positive airway pressure

Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep?

electronic devices

Which of the following factors influences a person's sleep needs?

gender

During stage 4, a sleeping person's pituitary gland releases which of the following hormones?

growth hormone

Some researchers believe that chronic sleep deficiencies can

increase the risk for type 2 diabetes.

The condition that causes people to fall asleep involuntarily during the day is

narcolepsy.

The restful, restorative period of sleep is

non-REM sleep.

The sleep disorder in which a person experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move to relieve the sensations is

restless legs syndrome.

The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is

sleep apnea.

During REM sleep

the brain processes and consolidates information.

Which of the following groups of Americans is most likely to unintentionally fall asleep during the day?

those between the ages of 18 and 25

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

Exercising strenuously in the morning or afternoon boosts sleep quality.

Justin often engages in binge drinking on the weekends. This behavior puts him at risk for a dangerous sleep disorder in which the brain and the respiratory muscles do not communicate properly. It's known as

central sleep apnea.

What percentage of the world's population lacks adequate sleep?

about 45 percent

During a sleep study, a person spends the night in a sleep lab, and his or her body functions are monitored by

sensors and electrodes.

Sleep-deprived individuals may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity because

sleeping less is associated with eating more.

How much sleep do newborns need daily?

16 to 18 hours.

What role does exposure to sunlight during the day play in improving sleep?

It helps to regulate the circadian rhythm.