Sleep Deprivation Quiz

What are some of the main functions of sleep?

Neurons in which parts of the brain are responsible for REM Sleep regulation?

Pons, Cerebellum, Frontal Lobe

Medulla, Pons, Cerebellum

Brain Stem, Medulla, Pons

Frontal lobe, Pons, Medulla.

With a lack of 3-4 hours of sleep in one night, what are the effects of this amount of sleep deprivation?

Sleepiness, hunger, negative moods

Sustained attention, hunger, sleepiness

Insufficient sustained attention, sleepiness, negative moods

Hunger, sustained attention, negative moods

What are some various cognitive deficits that occur from sleep deprivation?

Logical deduction and Critical thinking

Problem solving and working memory

Decision making and assimilating new information

Motivation and additional sleep deprivation

A, B, and C

B, C, and D

What are some additional consequences of sleep deprivation?

Sleep deprivation causes a fluctuation in hormone levels in the body resulting in:

Weight loss

Weight gain

Increased cortisol levels

B and C

Daily consumption of caffeine can cause a disruption in metabolic functions causing

Loss of melatonin

Increased cortisol levels

Decrease in melatonin levels

Decreased cortisol levels

Changes in melatonin levels can abruptly impact which function?

Circadian Rhythm

Loss of effectiveness with medicine consumption

Digestive function

B and C

The consumption of caffeine can cause a variety of effects including:

Restlessness

Shaking

Insomnia

All of the above

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