HWW 4

Adequate sleep may enhance intellectual health in all the following ways EXCEPT by

expending energy.

The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students

feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week.

According to a major U.S. consensus statement, most adults should get how many hours of sleep per night for optimal health?

7 or more.

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

electronic devices.

How does sleep deprivation affect drivers?

impairs motor skills.

REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?

rapid eye movements.

Insomnia is often characterized by

waking up frequently during the night.

According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who

get more than 9 hours of sleep a night.

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.

Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through a(n)

clinical sleep study.

After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is

compromising her immunity.

All of the following negatively affect the quality of sleep EXCEPT

getting lots of exercise during the day.

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

sleep apnea.

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

sleeping less is associated with eating more.

During REM sleep

the brain processes and consolidates information.