Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at
5:43 pm
1.
In 1929, the _____________ made non-invasive study of the brain possible. (1 point)
2.
Although there are few definitive answers, researchers do believe that REM sleep is important in ________________. (1 point)
* maintaining life
* the function of the vital organs
* consolidating memory
* developing a high IQ
3.
How long does non-REM sleep last? (1 point)
* 60-90 minutes
* 80-120 minutes
* 90-110 minutes
* 90-120 minutes
4.
How many cycles of sleep are typical per night? (1 point)
* 3-4
* 4-5
* 6-8
* 8-10
5.
Based on your knowledge of the different sleep cycles, which of the following is the best explanation of REM sleep as “paradoxical” sleep? (1 point)
* Because the sleep stages over and over again in a cycle
* Because we need it to survive, yet it can cause us harm
* Because we have dreams that we do not remember
* Because the brain is in a heightened state of excitement, while the body is virtually immobile
6.
You are in stage ______ of sleep if your eyes are closed, but if aroused, you may feel like you have not slept (1 point)
7.
You are in stage ______ of sleep if you experience spontaneous periods of muscle tone mixed with periods of muscle relaxation. (1 point)
8.
_____________ is a chronic problem with obtaining enough sleep. (1 point)
* Night terrors
* REM sleep
* Sleep apnea
* Insomnia
9.
What is narcolepsy? (1 point)
* A sudden, irresistible onset of sleep during waking hours
* A tendency to walk around while sleeping
* The inability to take in enough oxygen while sleeping
* When the body goes into epileptic fits while sleeping
10.
A somnambulist is a person who ___________. (1 point)
* falls asleep without warning
* walks in his or her sleep
* wakes from sleep feeling panicked
* is unable to dream
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