Essential Health Quiz 7.2

Luna is getting ready for bed and wants to feel more relaxed and sleepy. Which hormone in her body helps increase feelings of relaxation and signals that it's time to sleep?

• Adrenaline

• Melatonin

• Suprachiasmatic nucleus

• Growth hormone

Nora and Samuel are studying how to boost their mood for exam week. Which amino acid can help increase serotonin levels and make them feel happier?

• Melatonin

• Nicotine

• Tryptophan

• Caffeine

Elijah, Benjamin, and Charlotte are on a late-night road trip. Which of the following statements is true about what could happen if one of them drives while drowsy?

• They drive as safely as people who have had adequate sleep.

• They are as likely to have an accident as those who drive while intoxicated.

• They will not miss a stop sign or a red light and cause an accident.

• None of these.

• All of these.

Aria and Mia are curious about what controls many physiological responses, including the sleep-wake cycle. Can you help them figure it out?

• melatonin

• suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)

• circadian rhythm

• pituitary gland

Jackson and Mia are having a debate about melatonin. Who is correct? Which of the following is true about the hormone melatonin?

• Melatonin increases feelings of relaxation and sleepiness.

• Melatonin decreases feelings of relaxation and sleepiness.

• Melatonin is released by the hypothalamus.

• None of these.

Aiden, Emma, and David are getting ready for bed. Which of the following relaxation techniques could they use to help them fall asleep peacefully?

• Take slow, deep breaths

• Think about all the stressful activities from your day

• Read a book from an electronic tablet with a bright screen

• Listen to loud music

Olivia and David are curious about when the brain has bursts of activity called sleep spindles. Can you help them figure out during which state these spindles happen?

• Sleep

• Awake

• Dreaming

• Resting

Daniel stayed up all night playing video games, and now he feels super tired! Why does Daniel's nervous system really need sleep?

• It helps digest food faster.

• It boosts your energy immediately.

• It helps your brain process and store new information.

• It increases your appetite.

Abigail, Elijah, and David stayed up all night studying for a big test. What might happen to them if they are sleep deprived?

• Improved memory

• Faster reaction times

• Trouble paying attention and remembering things

• Stronger immune system

Arjun, Emma, and Priya stayed up late studying for their exams. What might happen to them if they don’t get enough sleep?

• Improved memory

• Faster reaction times

• Trouble paying attention and remembering things

• Stronger immune system