Health 011 - Principles of Healthful Living » Fall 2021 » Chapter 4 Study Guide

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Question #1
Which of the following is not one of the three areas of the brain involved in generating and maintaining sleep?
A.   The brain stem
B.   The pituitary gland
C.   The diencephalon
D.   The cerebrum
Question #2
The two structures of your brain that regulate wakefulness and sleep are
A.   the hippocampus and the hypothalamus.
B.   the cerebrum and the brain stem.
C.   the brain stem and the hypothalamus.
D.   the hypothalamus and the pineal gland.
Question #3
The five basic stages of sleep are further classified into two distinct orders characterized by
A.   rapid vs. non-rapid eye movement.
B.   breathing rates.
C.   body temperature.
D.   the ability of the sleeper to quickly respond to stimulus.
Question #4
Delta waves, which indicate deeper sleep, are evident in which of the following stage(s) of sleep?
A.   Stages two and five
B.   Stages three and four
C.   Stage five
D.   Stage two
Question #5
REM sleep is prompted by which structure, which is housed in the brain stem?
A.   The hippocampus
B.   The pons
C.   The pineal gland
D.   The hypothalamus
Question #6
The brain's pineal gland produces the hormone ________, which helps control your sleepiness and wakefulness cycles.
A.   estrogen
B.   insulin
C.   melatonin
D.   adrenaline
Question #7
Remaining active during sleep, the brain's ________ is the thinking area and outermost "bark" of the cerebrum.
A.   hypothalamus
B.   pons
C.   cerebral cortex
D.   pineal gland
Question #8
In which of the five stages of sleep does one typically spend the most time each night?
A.   Stage 5
B.   Stage 4
C.   Stage 2
D.   Stage 1
Question #9
Common in students, ________ is an accumulated amount of sleep-loss prompted by short sleep cycles.
A.   long sleep
B.   sleep deprivation
C.   sleep surplus
D.   sleep debt
Question #10
To determine sleep needs, researchers sometimes conduct a survey study, comparing the hours of sleep reported by patients to
A.   mitigating factors such as stress and medications.
B.   correlating factors such as poor health, depression, and death.
C.   occupational and activity requirements of patients.
D.   the median age of the patient population.
Question #11
A national poll conducted in 2013 found that ________ of American adults experience short sleep every night of the week.
A.   30 percent
B.   50 percent
C.   23 percent
D.   45 percent
Question #12
Americans of college age (19 to 29) typically
A.   get more sleep than the average American adult.
B.   et less sleep than the average American young adult (ages 14-18).
C.   get an equitable amount of sleep compared to the average American adult.
D.   get less sleep than the average American adult.
Question #13
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta links short sleep to an increased risk for
A.   increased academic performance.
B.   potential obesity.
C.   type 1 diabetes.
D.   liver disease.
Question #14
Some researchers suggest the link between short sleep and impaired learning is brain-related, specifically because of problems with the
A.   pituitary gland
B.   hypothalamus.
C.   prefrontal cortex.
D.   pons.
Question #15
In a national poll, approximately ________ of American adults admitted to having fallen asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle at least once in the past year.
A.   one-third
B.   one-sixth.
C.   one-fourth
D.   one-half
Question #16
Pre-sleep use of electronic technology affects sleep by
A.   augmenting circadian rhythms via light-emitting screens.
B.   more quickly relaxing the muscular system.
C.   relaxing the mind and diverting attention from the concerns of the day.
D.   speeding entry into REM sleep.
Question #17
For two to four hours after eating, you should
A.   establish a routine.
B.   remain upright.
C.   exercise moderately.
D.   recline.
Question #18
Persistent heartburn (GERD) can be a cause for sleep interruption when
A.   you remain upright for several hours after eating.
B.   you exercise vigorously after eating and before bedtime.
C.   you lie down soon after eating.
D.   your diet contains dairy products.
Question #19
Studies suggest that the amount of caffeine in about ________ of coffee per day yields low health risk.
A.   two cups
B.   eight cups
C.   four cups
D.   one cup
Question #20
Which of the following ethnicities reported the lowest incidence of sleep problems in the United States according to a study by the National Sleep Foundation?
A.   African Americans
B.   Caucasian Americans
C.   Asian Americans
D.   Hispanic Americans
Question #21
Which of the following ethnicities is most likely to sleep with a pet, according to a study by the National Sleep Foundation?
A.   Hispanic Americans
B.   African Americans
C.   Caucasian Americans
D.   Asian Americans
Question #22
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine identifies ________ major categories of sleep disorders.
A.   43
B.   27
C.   6
D.   81
Question #23
Primary insomnia is most often tied to
A.   substance abuse.
B.   genetic factors.
C.   stress.
D.   GERD.
Question #24
Sleep apnea is primarily characterized by
A.   an inability to stay asleep longer than an hour or so.
B.   jerking of the legs and arms during sleep.
C.   pauses in breathing while one sleeps.
D.   sensory disturbances in the sleep environment.
Question #25
Loud snoring is a characteristic of
A.   obstructive sleep apnea.
B.   secondary insomnia.
C.   central sleep apnea.
D.   primary insomnia.
Question #26
Sleep apnea patients are advised to sleep
A.   sitting up slightly.
B.   on their stomachs.
C.   on their backs.
D.   on their sides.

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