Question

In 1929, the _____________ made non-invasive study of the brain possible.
(1 point)
Responses

positron emission tomography (PET) scan
positron emission tomography (PET) scan

computed tomography (CT) scan
computed tomography (CT) scan

electroencephalograph (EEG)
electroencephalograph (EEG)

X-ray
Answer
Although there are few definitive answers, researchers do believe that REM sleep is important in ________________.
(1 point)
Responses

maintaining life
maintaining life

the function of the vital organs
the function of the vital organs

consolidating memory
consolidating memory

developing a high IQ
Answer
How long does non-REM sleep last?
(1 point)
Responses

60-90 minutes
60-90 minutes

80-120 minutes
80-120 minutes

90-110 minutes
90-110 minutes

90-120 minutes
Answer
How many cycles of sleep are typical per night?
(1 point)
Responses

3-4
3-4

4-5
4-5

6-8
6-8

8-10
Answer
Based on your knowledge of the different sleep cycles, which of the following is the best explanation of REM sleep as “paradoxical” sleep?
(1 point)
Responses

Because the sleep stages over and over again in a cycle
Because the sleep stages over and over again in a cycle

Because we need it to survive, yet it can cause us harm
Because we need it to survive, yet it can cause us harm

Because we have dreams that we do not remember
Because we have dreams that we do not remember

Because the brain is in a heightened state of excitement, while the body is virtually immobile
Answer
In which stage of sleep are you if your eyes are closed, but if aroused, you may feel like you have not slept?
(1 point)
Responses

stage 1
stage 1

stage 2
stage 2

stage 3
stage 3

stage 4
Answer
In which stage of sleep are you if you are dreaming?
(1 point)
Responses

stage 1
stage 1

REM
REM

stage 3
stage 3

stage 4
Answer
_____________ is a chronic problem with obtaining enough sleep.
(1 point)
Responses

Night terrors
Night terrors

REM sleep
REM sleep

Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea

Insomnia
Answer
What is narcolepsy?
(1 point)
Responses

A sudden, irresistible onset of sleep during waking hours
A sudden, irresistible onset of sleep during waking hours

A tendency to walk around while sleeping
A tendency to walk around while sleeping

The inability to take in enough oxygen while sleeping
The inability to take in enough oxygen while sleeping

When the body goes into epileptic fits while sleeping
Answer
A somnambulist is a person who ___________.
(1 point)
Responses

falls asleep without warning
falls asleep without warning

walks in his or her sleep
walks in his or her sleep

wakes from sleep feeling panicked
wakes from sleep feeling panicked

is unable to dream
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X-ray
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consolidating memory
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90-120 minutes
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4-5
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Because the brain is in a heightened state of excitement, while the body is virtually immobile
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stage 1
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REM (Rapid Eye Movement)
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Insomnia
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A sudden, irresistible onset of sleep during waking hours
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walks in his or her sleep