Sleep Deprivation

What gland is responsible for regulating circadian rhythms in birds and fish through the release of melatonin?
pineal gland
adrenal gland
adipose tissue
parathyroid gland
Which of the following drugs does NOT have a hypnotic effect on the brain?
benzodiazepines
imidazopyridines
5-htp
melatonin
What is the most widely studied hypersomnia disorder?
idiopathic hypersomnia
insufficient sleep syndrome
narcolepsy
none of the above
Why do we sleep?
because dreaming is fun
in order to use less calories
recuperation and adaptation
no one has a clue
What part of the brain produces visual imagery in dreams?
Medial Occipital Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Postcentral gyrus
Spinal Cord
What is "First Night Phenomenon?"
when a person feels exhausted after their first ever night shift
when a person is too excited to sleep on the first night of vacation
something that happens to newborn babies
disturbance of sleep observed during the first night in a sleep laboratory
Lack of sleep makes the average person...
more happy
more alert and responsive
more irritable and anxious
it does not change the average person's mood
What stage of sleep is characterized by no postural tension, rapid eye movement, and fast EEG waves?
REM sleep
NPT sleep
NREM sleep
PTO sleep
What type of receptor does caffeine block in order to keep you awake?
histamine receptors
adenosine receptors
opioid receptors
dopamine receptors
What percent of fatal car accidents are said to be caused by drowsy drivers?
80%
0%
8%
20%
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