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Chapter 7 - Understanding Sleep

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for a shortage of sleep that leads to tiredness and may lead to other health problems?

a)

Sleep apnea

b)

Sleep deprivation

c)

Insomnia

d)

Narcolepsy

2.

The hypothalamus is part of the brain that regulates appetite and the consumption of energy.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which group of nerve cells in the brain controls many physiological responses, including the sleep-wake cycle?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Suprachiasmatic nucleus

c)

Medulla oblongata

d)

Basal ganglia

4.

What is the term for the naturally occurring physical, behavioral, and mental changes in the body that follow the 24-hour cycle of the sun?

a)

Circadian rhythm

b)

Ultradian rhythm

c)

Infradian rhythm

d)

Diurnal cycle

5.

Serotonin is the hormone that is released to increase feelings of relaxation and tiredness.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What determines when you feel tired and when you feel awake?

a)

Sleep cycle

b)

Biological clock

c)

Metabolic rate

d)

Heart rate

7.

During sleep, the brain creates important connections between neurons, which can improve memory and learning.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What is the term for the process of falling asleep?

a)

Sleep onset

b)

Sleep latency

c)

Sleep inertia

d)

Sleep cycle

9.

Which of the following is a common effect of sleep deprivation?

a)

Increased alertness

b)

Improved memory

c)

Impaired judgment

d)

Enhanced mood

10.

What is the average amount of sleep recommended for teenagers?

a)

5-6 hours

b)

7-8 hours

c)

8-10 hours

d)

10-12 hours

11.

Which of the following is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep?

a)

Sleep apnea

b)

Insomnia

c)

Narcolepsy

d)

Restless leg syndrome