Understanding Sleep and Its Effects

In 1965, 17-year-old high school student, Randy Gardner stayed awake for how many hours?

• 264 hours

• 200 hours

• 300 hours

• 180 hours

What ability did Randy Gardner lose on the second day of his experiment?

• Concentration

• Speech clarity

• Long-term memory

• Motor coordination

By day three, what symptoms did Gardner experience?

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What are the potential consequences of losing shuteye for others, as mentioned in the passage?

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How many hours of sleep do adults need per night according to the passage?

• 7-9 hours

• 5-7 hours

• 9-11 hours

• 6-8 hours

What chemicals are mentioned in the passage that induce sleep?

• Melatonin

• Caffeine

• Serotonin

• Adrenaline

What percentage of adults in the United States are estimated to not get enough sleep?

• 35%

• 25%

• 50%

• 65%

What are some effects of losing sleep?

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What is the condition called that places the body in a state of wakefulness, forbidding it from entering sleep?

• Insomnia

• Narcolepsy

• Hypersomnia

• Sleep apnea

Sleep deprivation causes suffering according to scientists by impairing cognitive and physiological functions.

• It impairs cognitive and physiological functions.

• It improves creativity.

• It enhances physical performance.

• It reduces stress completely.