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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