Chapter 7: Sleep—Self-Assessment Quiz

Which of the following substances is an amino acid that aids the body in producing chemicals that help you sleep? A. melatonin B. melanostatin C. tryptophan D. tryptase

C. tryptophan

Bruxism is a disorder in which people experience sleeplessness due to sensations of crawling, prickling, or tingling in the lower legs and feet.

False.

Everyone who snores has sleep apnea, a serious disorder in which one stops breathing for short periods of time during sleep.

False.

Short sleepers are unable to sleep more than three hours at a time.

False.

The term narcolepsy is a synonym for insomnia.

False.

Chronic insomnia is usually a symptom or side effect of another problem, such as a medical condition, sleep disorder, or substance use.

True.

In each successive sleep cycle, REM sleep periods get longer while deep sleep periods get shorter.

True.

Most circadian rhythms are controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN).

True.

Parasomnia is a classification of sleep disorders that occur when people are partially, but not completely, aroused from sleep.

True.

People who drive while drowsy are just as likely to have an accident as those who drive while intoxicated.

True.

Some people may experience hallucinations during Stage 1 of sleep.

True.

This disorder causes people to have frequent "sleep attacks" during the day, even if they have had a normal amount of nighttime sleep.

narcolepsy

Sleepwalking, nightmares, restless leg syndrome (RLS), and teeth grinding are the most common types of _____.

parasomnia

Which of the following methods is used to treat sleep apnea? A. continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy B. stimulants and antidepressants C. sleeping pills D. continuous positive tracheal dilation (CPTD) therapy

A. continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy

Which of the following substances produces a temporary increase in activity in the body, making it difficult to sleep? A. stimulants B. depressants C. opioids D. analgesics

A. stimulants

Which of the following is not an example of parasomnia? A. nightmares B. sleepwalking C. apnea D. bruxism

C. apnea

he condition known as bruxism involves which of the following behaviors? A. sleepwalking B. grinding of the teeth C. "sleep-eating" D. talking in one's sleep

B. grinding of the teeth

Which substance listed below is not a stimulant? A. caffeinated coffee B. milk C. chocolate D. energy drinks

B. milk

Scientific studies have shown that people who routinely fail to get enough sleep are more likely to develop which of the following health conditions? A. cardiovascular disease B. cardiac arrhythmias C. coronary heart disease D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which of the following strategies will help you create a comfortable sleep environment? A. keeping the bedroom dark B. making your bed as comfortable as possible C. reducing the room's temperature to around 65°F D. all of the above

D. all of the above