Understanding Sleep and Torpor

Why is it important for humans to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night?

• To slow down metabolism permanently

• To recharge the brain and body

• To increase calorie consumption

• To stay conscious

What is torpor and why do animals use it?

• A way to permanently hibernate

• A state of increased activity to find food

• A method to increase body temperature

• A survival strategy to reduce metabolism during food scarcity

How do bears survive the winter without eating?

• By relying on stored fat reserves

• By eating stored food in their dens

• By using torpor to lower body temperature

• By maintaining a deep sleep

What unique adaptation do bumblebees use during torpor?

• They increase their body temperature

• They produce natural anti-freeze chemicals

• They store food in their nests

• They migrate to warmer areas

How do hummingbirds manage to survive cold nights?

• By entering a state of torpor called activation

• By increasing their heart rate

• By migrating to warmer areas

• By storing food in their nests