Chapter 4

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

rapid eye movements

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

Beeping sounds they sometimes produce

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

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

Maria has difficulty falling asleep quickly, and many morning she wakes feeling unrefreshed. Maria most likely has

Insomnia

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

electronic devices

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 qaulity

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

Expending energy

One factor contributing to narcolepsy appears to be

Genetic

According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who

Get more than 9 hours of sleep a night

All of the following negatively affect the quality of sleep EXCEPT

Getting lots of exercise during the day

Chronic short sleep

Increases risk for stroke

Zack was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). His doctor may include diet and exercise as part of his treatment regimen because

Losing weight may reduce his OSA symptoms

Sleepwalking sometimes occurs during

NREM stage 4

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

During REM sleep

The brain processes and consolidates information

Which of the following statements about caffeine is true?

The sleep-impairing effects of caffeine can last for 7.7 hours or more

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

It helps to regulate circadian rhythm

The most common sleep disorder is

insomnia

Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through a(n)

Clinical sleep study

When Marlon gets adequate sleep the night before his intramural basketball games, he has more energy and can run faster and perform better. This can be attributed to

Conversation of body energy during sleep

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

Students who begin to doze off during a lecture are usually in which stage of sleep?

1

How much sleep do newborns need daily?

16 to 18 hours