Chapter 5: In your dreams quiz

The structure that is located in the hindbrain and releases melatonin is:

• pineal gland

• corpus callosum

• thalamus

• hypothalamus

When we are awake but drowsy, we display ______ brain waves.

• beta

• delta

• theta

• alpha

The phenomenon characterised by unpleasant feelings in your legs and a desire to kick them is known as:

• rhythmic leg syndrome

• rapid leg syndrome

• restless leg syndrome

• rigid leg syndrome

In a 2019 study zebra fish were sleep deprived, how did this change their sleep patterns?

• They slept for longer

• They slept for shorter

• Their sleep amount didn't change

• They slept on and off but for the same amount of time

Sleep cycle alarm clocks can be used to _______. (Select all that apply)

• work out when it is the best time for you to fall asleep

• wake you when you are in a light stage of sleep

• monitor your breathing during sleep

• monitor your heart rate during sleep

What percentage of total sleep time do adolescents spend in REM sleep each night?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

One sleep cycle of REM and NREM lasts for approximately:

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 120 minutes

• 150 minutes

Newborn infants need ______ sleep per 24 hours.

• 10–12 hours

• 12–14 hours

• 14–16 hours

• 16–18 hours

Pink noise has been associated with:

• REM sleep

• NREM sleep

• slow wave sleep

• stage 1 sleep

When we dream, our brain wave activity ______ compared to when we are not dreaming.

• increases

• decreases

• stops completely

• stays the same