Sleep Deprivation Quiz

What is the most common recuperation theory of sleep?

Restores energy levels

Clears toxins in the brain

Restores synaptic plasticity

All of the above

What stage of sleep is associated with rapid eye movements?

Initial stage 1

Emergent Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Adaptation theories of sleep suggest that ___.

Humans are programmed to sleep at night

Humans need sleep to fulfill physiologial needs

Sleep is a reaction to the disruptive effects of being awake

Sleep deprivation influences dreaming

Moderate amounts of sleep deprivation such as sleeping 3-4 hours less for one night, could result in __.

An increase in sleepiness

A negative emotional state or mood

Poor performance on tests that require sustained attention

All of the above

Poorer performance on tests of __ have proven to be susceptible to sleep deprivation.

Logical deduction

Critical thinking

Executive functioning

Motor ability

People who experience consistent sleep deprivation, may see an increase/decrease of ___.

Increase; microsleeps

Increase; body temperature

Decrease; REM sleep

Decrease; blood pressure

What brain system is not involved in producing/reducing sleep?

Basal forebrain

Corpus callosum

Anterior hypothalamus

Reticular formation

REM sleep is controlled by a variety of nuclei scattered throughout the __.

Hypothalamus

Caudal reticular formation

Inferior colliculi

Superior colliculi

Some medication and substances that are used to compensate for sleep, can actually disrupt sleep. Which factor increases REM sleep?

Caffeine

Alcohol

Anti-hypnotic drugs

Melatonin

Which of the following is a risk factor for sleep apnea?

Being overweight

Being male

Being elderly

All of the above

Orexin peptides which are necessary for sleep regulation, are produced by a cluster of neurons located in which part of the brain?

Posterior hypothalamus

Anterior hypothalamus

Thalamus

Pons

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