SLEEP

1

100

TRUE or FALSE? There is a biological reason that may contribute to teens getting insufficient sleep.

TRUE

200

Exposure to light affects the body’s production of _____, which helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

Melatonin

300

What is the best schedule to follow to help your body fall asleep and wake up most easily?

Circadian Rhythm

2

100

True or false? The best time to take a nap is early afternoon.

True 

200

During which stage of sleep are regions of the brain used in learning stimulated?

REM Sleep 

300

Which body system is important for memory and learning?

Nervous System 

3

100

True or false? People with bruxism can suffer numerous side effects due to inadequate sleep and a lack of oxygen in their blood.

False

200

_____ are naturally occurring physical, behavioral, and mental changes in the body that typically follow the 24-hour cycle of the sun.

Circadian Rhythm

300

Scientific studies have shown that people who routinely fail to get enough sleep are more likely to develop which of the following health conditions?

Osteoporosis OR Cardiovascular Disease

4

100

TRUE or FALSE? Neurons aren’t released in teenagers’ brains until later in the evening, making it difficult to fall asleep earlier and wake up earlier. 

True 

200

_____ is the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Insomnia

300

Insufficient sleep influences the function of the _____, the part of the brain that regulates appetite and the expenditure of energy.

Hypothalamus

5

100

TRUE or FALSE? Jet lag is the result of the natural circadian rhythm being disrupted. 

TRUE

200

_____ function better on less sleep than other people.

Short Sleepers

300

Restless legs syndrome (RLS), nightmares, sleepwalking, and teeth grinding are examples of _____.

Parasomnia