Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of sleep deprivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced immune system functioning 
B)  overactive immune system functioning 
C)  the inability to heal 
D)  the inhibition of adult neurogenesis 
A)  reduced immune system functioning 
B)  overactive immune system functioning 
C)  the inability to heal 
D)  the inhibition of adult neurogenesis

Question 2

A sleep-wake disorder characterized by frequent interruption of sleep or early waking is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  onset insomnia. 
B)  maintenance insomnia. 
C)  SIDS. 
D)  REM behavior disorder. 
A)  onset insomnia. 
B)  maintenance insomnia. 
C)  SIDS. 
D)  REM behavior disorder.

Question 3

The transition from drowsy wakefulness to stage 1 NREM sleep can usually be determined by the presence of more _________ wave activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  beta 
B)  delta 
C)  alpha 
D)  theta 
A)  beta 
B)  delta 
C)  alpha 
D)  theta

Question 4

Which is the most common sleep-wake disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  somnambulism 
D)  SIDS 
A)  insomnia 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  somnambulism 
D)  SIDS

Question 5

Jessica just watched an extremely scary video with her friends and is now finding it very difficult to get to sleep, even though she knows that she is very tired. It is most likely that Jessica's sleeplessness is related to increases in the release of

Accepted Answer

A)  melatonin. 
B)  cortisol. 
C)  dopamine. 
D)  acetylcholine. 
A)  melatonin. 
B)  cortisol. 
C)  dopamine. 
D)  acetylcholine.

Question 6

Your roommate has become very irritable lately and is having trouble concentrating in class. He's gained about 30 pounds since he came to school and you're feeling a little grouchy too because his snoring is keeping you awake at night. If you could give him advice, what might it be?

Accepted Answer

A)  He might need to visit his physician and see if he is suffering from obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea. 
B)  He is probably suffering from cataplexy during the night due to narcolepsy. 
C)  He needs to be on a regular dose of sleep medication, as he is not getting enough sleep. 
D)  He should make an appointment with a psychiatrist because he seems to be suffering from a psychotic disorder. 
A)  He might need to visit his physician and see if he is suffering from obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea. 
B)  He is probably suffering from cataplexy during the night due to narcolepsy. 
C)  He needs to be on a regular dose of sleep medication, as he is not getting enough sleep. 
D)  He should make an appointment with a psychiatrist because he seems to be suffering from a psychotic disorder.

Question 7

Dr. West loves to drink caffeinated coffee. She knows that caffeine makes her feel awake by

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the release of adenosine. 
B)  blocking receptors for adenosine. 
C)  stimulating nicotinic ACh receptors. 
D)  blocking receptors for serotonin. 
A)  increasing the release of adenosine. 
B)  blocking receptors for adenosine. 
C)  stimulating nicotinic ACh receptors. 
D)  blocking receptors for serotonin.

Question 8

Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern may involve irregularities in the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin. 
B)  glutamate. 
C)  norepinephrine. 
D)  GABA. 
A)  serotonin. 
B)  glutamate. 
C)  norepinephrine. 
D)  GABA.

Question 9

In fruit flies, per and tim proteins

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibit the Clock protein. 
B)  promote the production of the Clock protein. 
C)  are inhibited by the Clock protein. 
D)  inhibit the production of each other and the Clock protein. 
A)  inhibit the Clock protein. 
B)  promote the production of the Clock protein. 
C)  are inhibited by the Clock protein. 
D)  inhibit the production of each other and the Clock protein.

Question 10

Andrew is an officer on a nuclear submarine that on occasion stays submerged for months, preventing any exposure to natural sunlight. To help maintain his normal sleeping habits, Andrew should

Accepted Answer

A)  not worry about sleep, because his internal biological clocks can function perfectly in the absence of sunlight. 
B)  not try to go to sleep unless he can barely keep his eyes open. 
C)  nap for 15- to 20-minute intervals once per day. 
D)  maintain a regular schedule of eating and physical activity. 
A)  not worry about sleep, because his internal biological clocks can function perfectly in the absence of sunlight. 
B)  not try to go to sleep unless he can barely keep his eyes open. 
C)  nap for 15- to 20-minute intervals once per day. 
D)  maintain a regular schedule of eating and physical activity.

Question 11

Kenia has a tendency to talk in her sleep. When she is doing this, she is probably in _____ sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  REM sleep 
B)  NREM stage 4 
C)  REM and the lighter stages of NREM 
D)  synchronous sleep 
A)  REM sleep 
B)  NREM stage 4 
C)  REM and the lighter stages of NREM 
D)  synchronous sleep

Question 12

Rea walks in her sleep. She is most likely how old?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 years old 
B)  15 years old 
C)  25 years old 
D)  75 years old 
A)  5 years old 
B)  15 years old 
C)  25 years old 
D)  75 years old

Question 13

Histamine activity in the brain is highest during ______________ and drops off during ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  wakefulness; REM and NREM sleep 
B)  wakefulness and REM sleep; NREM sleep 
C)  REM and NREM sleep; wakefulness 
D)  REM sleep; wakefulness and NREM sleep 
A)  wakefulness; REM and NREM sleep 
B)  wakefulness and REM sleep; NREM sleep 
C)  REM and NREM sleep; wakefulness 
D)  REM sleep; wakefulness and NREM sleep

Question 14

During periods of wakefulness, Becki's nervous system produces higher levels of

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine and GABA. 
B)  acetylcholine and histamine 
C)  adenosine and melatonin. 
D)  adenosine and histamine. 
A)  acetylcholine and GABA. 
B)  acetylcholine and histamine 
C)  adenosine and melatonin. 
D)  adenosine and histamine.

Question 15

Eye movements during REM sleep are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  a PGO wave. 
B)  a spike from the thalamus to the cerebral cortex. 
C)  a spike from the cerebral cortex to the thalamus. 
D)  visual imagery of a static scene, as in stepping off a curb. 
A)  a PGO wave. 
B)  a spike from the thalamus to the cerebral cortex. 
C)  a spike from the cerebral cortex to the thalamus. 
D)  visual imagery of a static scene, as in stepping off a curb.

Question 16

The suprachiasmatic nucleus is located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  midbrain. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  pons. 
D)  medulla. 
A)  midbrain. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  pons. 
D)  medulla.

Question 17

Dr. Schuetz is hesitant to give medications for insomnia as he has found that they only add

Accepted Answer

A)  one-half hour to total sleep time, with few side effects. 
B)  one-half hour to total sleep time but are habit-forming and have additional significant side effects. 
C)  two hours to total sleep time, with few side effects. 
D)  two hours to total sleep time but are habit-forming and have additional significant side effects. 
A)  one-half hour to total sleep time, with few side effects. 
B)  one-half hour to total sleep time but are habit-forming and have additional significant side effects. 
C)  two hours to total sleep time, with few side effects. 
D)  two hours to total sleep time but are habit-forming and have additional significant side effects.

Question 18

Olga's brain activity is synchronous. This means she is likely

Accepted Answer

A)  awake. 
B)  daydreaming. 
C)  in deep sleep. 
D)  dreaming. 
A)  awake. 
B)  daydreaming. 
C)  in deep sleep. 
D)  dreaming.

Question 19

In stage 1 of this illustration, the Clock protein is ____________________, leading to ____________________ production of per and tim.

Accepted Answer

Activated;

Question 20

PGO spikes travel which of the following pathways?

Accepted Answer

A)  from the pons to the hypothalamus to the occipital cortex 
B)  from the pons to the thalamus to the occipital cortex 
C)  from the pons to the medulla to the spinal cord 
D)  from the locus coeruleus to the hypothalamus to the cerebral cortex 
A)  from the pons to the hypothalamus to the occipital cortex 
B)  from the pons to the thalamus to the occipital cortex 
C)  from the pons to the medulla to the spinal cord 
D)  from the locus coeruleus to the hypothalamus to the cerebral cortex

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of sleep deprivation?

A sleep-wake disorder characterized by frequent interruption of sleep or early waking is known as

The transition from drowsy wakefulness to stage 1 NREM sleep can usually be determined by the presence of more _________ wave activity.

Which is the most common sleep-wake disorder?

Jessica just watched an extremely scary video with her friends and is now finding it very difficult to get to sleep, even though she knows that she is very tired. It is most likely that Jessica's sleeplessness is related to increases in the release of

Your roommate has become very irritable lately and is having trouble concentrating in class. He's gained about 30 pounds since he came to school and you're feeling a little grouchy too because his snoring is keeping you awake at night. If you could give him advice, what might it be?

Dr. West loves to drink caffeinated coffee. She knows that caffeine makes her feel awake by

Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern may involve irregularities in the neurotransmitter

In fruit flies, per and tim proteins

Andrew is an officer on a nuclear submarine that on occasion stays submerged for months, preventing any exposure to natural sunlight. To help maintain his normal sleeping habits, Andrew should

Kenia has a tendency to talk in her sleep. When she is doing this, she is probably in _____ sleep.

Rea walks in her sleep. She is most likely how old?

Histamine activity in the brain is highest during and drops off during __.

During periods of wakefulness, Becki's nervous system produces higher levels of

Eye movements during REM sleep are associated with

The suprachiasmatic nucleus is located in the

Dr. Schuetz is hesitant to give medications for insomnia as he has found that they only add

Olga's brain activity is synchronous. This means she is likely

In stage 1 of this illustration, the Clock protein is , leading to production of per and tim.

PGO spikes travel which of the following pathways?

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

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Exam 11: Sleep and Waking

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of sleep deprivation?

A sleep-wake disorder characterized by frequent interruption of sleep or early waking is known as

The transition from drowsy wakefulness to stage 1 NREM sleep can usually be determined by the presence of more _________ wave activity.

Which is the most common sleep-wake disorder?

Jessica just watched an extremely scary video with her friends and is now finding it very difficult to get to sleep, even though she knows that she is very tired. It is most likely that Jessica's sleeplessness is related to increases in the release of

Your roommate has become very irritable lately and is having trouble concentrating in class. He's gained about 30 pounds since he came to school and you're feeling a little grouchy too because his snoring is keeping you awake at night. If you could give him advice, what might it be?

Dr. West loves to drink caffeinated coffee. She knows that caffeine makes her feel awake by

Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern may involve irregularities in the neurotransmitter

In fruit flies, per and tim proteins

Andrew is an officer on a nuclear submarine that on occasion stays submerged for months, preventing any exposure to natural sunlight. To help maintain his normal sleeping habits, Andrew should

Kenia has a tendency to talk in her sleep. When she is doing this, she is probably in _____ sleep.

Rea walks in her sleep. She is most likely how old?

Histamine activity in the brain is highest during ______________ and drops off during ________________.

During periods of wakefulness, Becki's nervous system produces higher levels of

Eye movements during REM sleep are associated with

The suprachiasmatic nucleus is located in the

Dr. Schuetz is hesitant to give medications for insomnia as he has found that they only add

Olga's brain activity is synchronous. This means she is likely

In stage 1 of this illustration, the Clock protein is ____________________, leading to ____________________ production of per and tim.

PGO spikes travel which of the following pathways?

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sexual Behavior

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

Histamine activity in the brain is highest during and drops off during __.

In stage 1 of this illustration, the Clock protein is , leading to production of per and tim.