Sleep Deprivation Quiz

What are the primary biological functions of sleep?
Restoration and rejuvenation
Restore energy levels, Clear toxins from brain and other tissue, Restore synaptic plasticity
Immune system regulation and Metabolic function
General well-being
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the neurons that promote sleep?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Melatonin
GABA
What is a common consequence of sleep deprivation?
Decreased executive function
Impaired memory and concentration
Mood changes
All of the above
What causes weight gain as a consequence of sleep deprivation?
Eating too close to bed time
Lack of sleep alters the leptin and ghrelin hormones, which control feelings of hunger and fullness
Hypocretin and glutamate become maladaptive
Weight gain is not a consequence of sleep deprivation
Which brain activity is crucial for memory consolidation?
Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep
Deep Sleep (Slow-wave sleep)
Light Sleep
A Cat Nap
What is a potential consequence of using caffeine to compensate for sleep deprivation?
Decreases daytime functioning and focus
Decreased anxiety and jitteriness
Caffeine blocks the adenosine receptor to keep you from feeling sleepy. Can delay sleep and decrease total sleep time.
Increased irritability
How does long-term sleep deprivation affect mood?
Elevated mood and happiness
Increased risk of anxiety and depression
Enhanced emotional resilience
Decreased irritability
What behavior is commonly affected by long-term sleep deprivation?
Increased productivity
Enhanced creativity
Improved decision making
Impaired judgement and reaction time
What area of the brain is responsible for promoting sleep?
Posterior hypothalamus
Posterior hypothalamus and adjacent midbrain
Anterior hypothalamus and adjacent basal forebrain
Thalamus
What is the reciprocal relationship between anxiety and sleep deprivation?
Anxiety causes sleep deprivation, but sleep deprivation does not cause anxiety
Sleep deprivation causes anxiety, but anxiety has no impact on sleep
Anxiety can cause sleep deprivation and sleep deprivation can cause anxiety
There is no correlation between anxiety and sleep deprivation
What is a recommended strategy for improving sleep?
Having a large meal before bedtime
Exercising before bed
Winding down by watching TV before bed
Regular exercise and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule
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