Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about sleepwalking?

Accepted Answer

A)  It occurs mostly in children. 
B)  It is dangerous to awaken a sleepwalker. 
C)  It runs in families. 
D)  It occurs most often during stages 3 and 4. 
A)  It occurs mostly in children. 
B)  It is dangerous to awaken a sleepwalker. 
C)  It runs in families. 
D)  It occurs most often during stages 3 and 4.

Question 2

Which of these is characteristic of sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  involuntary movements of the arms and legs during sleep. 
B)  periods without breathing during sleeping. 
C)  tendency to fall asleep suddenly during the day. 
D)  sleep walking and sleep terrors. 
A)  involuntary movements of the arms and legs during sleep. 
B)  periods without breathing during sleeping. 
C)  tendency to fall asleep suddenly during the day. 
D)  sleep walking and sleep terrors.

Question 3

Orexin, produced by neurons in the hypothalamus, appears to be necessary for:

Accepted Answer

A)  getting to sleep. 
B)  waking up. 
C)  raising body temperature. 
D)  staying awake. 
A)  getting to sleep. 
B)  waking up. 
C)  raising body temperature. 
D)  staying awake.

Question 4

After a cut through the midbrain separates the forebrain and part of the midbrain from all the lower structures, an animal:

Accepted Answer

A)  stops sleeping. 
B)  sleeps a normal amount per day, but lacks REM sleep. 
C)  enters a prolonged state of sleep. 
D)  alternates rapidly between sleep and wakefulness. 
A)  stops sleeping. 
B)  sleeps a normal amount per day, but lacks REM sleep. 
C)  enters a prolonged state of sleep. 
D)  alternates rapidly between sleep and wakefulness.

Question 5

Huntington's disease may also affect orexin-containing neurons in the hypothalamus, leading to symptoms similar to:

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  periodic limb movement disorder. 
C)  REM behavior disorder. 
D)  narcolepsy. 
A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  periodic limb movement disorder. 
C)  REM behavior disorder. 
D)  narcolepsy.

Question 6

List some examples of "zeitgebers".

Accepted Answer

Light, exe

Question 7

Mice that lack orexin have difficulty:

Accepted Answer

A)  breathing at night. 
B)  maintaining wakefulness. 
C)  sleeping. 
D)  waking up. 
A)  breathing at night. 
B)  maintaining wakefulness. 
C)  sleeping. 
D)  waking up.

Question 8

Which of the following claims would be made by the evolutionary perspective of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  The function of sleep is similar to that of hibernation. 
B)  More highly evolved species, such as humans, need more sleep than other species. 
C)  During sleep, we relive the experiences of past generations. 
D)  Sleep enables the body to repair and restore itself to promote survival. 
A)  The function of sleep is similar to that of hibernation. 
B)  More highly evolved species, such as humans, need more sleep than other species. 
C)  During sleep, we relive the experiences of past generations. 
D)  Sleep enables the body to repair and restore itself to promote survival.

Question 9

REM sleep is characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  tension and activity of the postural muscles 
B)  low and steady heart and breathing rates 
C)  a high level of brain activity 
D)  a highly synchronized EEG pattern 
A)  tension and activity of the postural muscles 
B)  low and steady heart and breathing rates 
C)  a high level of brain activity 
D)  a highly synchronized EEG pattern

Question 10

Nightmares are to ____ as night terrors are to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  children; adults 
B)  REM; NREM 
C)  narcolepsy; cataplexy 
D)  dopamine; serotonin 
A)  children; adults 
B)  REM; NREM 
C)  narcolepsy; cataplexy 
D)  dopamine; serotonin

Question 11

Discuss the relationship between sleep and memory.

Accepted Answer

Summary-Sleep has great relationship wit

Question 12

Research found that during REM sleep, activity:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased in the pons, while it increased in the limbic system. 
B)  increased in the pons, while it decreased in the limbic system. 
C)  decreased in both the pons and the limbic system. 
D)  increased in both the pons and the limbic system. 
A)  decreased in the pons, while it increased in the limbic system. 
B)  increased in the pons, while it decreased in the limbic system. 
C)  decreased in both the pons and the limbic system. 
D)  increased in both the pons and the limbic system.

Question 13

Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most characteristic of which sleep stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1 
B)  stage 2 
C)  stage 3 
D)  stage 4 
A)  stage 1 
B)  stage 2 
C)  stage 3 
D)  stage 4

Question 14

After entering stage 4 for the first time each evening, the sleeper typically:

Accepted Answer

A)  returns immediately to stage 1. 
B)  enters REM. 
C)  cycles back through stages 3 and 2. 
D)  wakes up. 
A)  returns immediately to stage 1. 
B)  enters REM. 
C)  cycles back through stages 3 and 2. 
D)  wakes up.

Question 15

Drugs that are used to control narcolepsy also tend to produce what other effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  uncontrollable hand tremors and facial tics 
B)  increased wakefulness 
C)  reduction of sympathetic arousal 
D)  relief from the symptoms of schizophrenia 
A)  uncontrollable hand tremors and facial tics 
B)  increased wakefulness 
C)  reduction of sympathetic arousal 
D)  relief from the symptoms of schizophrenia

Question 16

Whereas most theorists have proposed that REM serves functions in memory and brain development, according to one newer hypothesis, the role of REM is merely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  rest the muscles. 
B)  increase oxygen flow to the cornea. 
C)  keep the person from waking up. 
D)  synchronize activity between the left and right hemispheres. 
A)  rest the muscles. 
B)  increase oxygen flow to the cornea. 
C)  keep the person from waking up. 
D)  synchronize activity between the left and right hemispheres.

Question 17

What does cataplexy involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dreamlike experiences that the person has trouble distinguishing from reality 
B)  An attack of muscle weakness while awake 
C)  A lack of inhibition of movement during REM sleep 
D)  Repeated involuntary movement of the legs or arms during sleep 
A)  Dreamlike experiences that the person has trouble distinguishing from reality 
B)  An attack of muscle weakness while awake 
C)  A lack of inhibition of movement during REM sleep 
D)  Repeated involuntary movement of the legs or arms during sleep

Question 18

With each succeeding stage of sleep (from 1 to 4):

Accepted Answer

A)  breathing and heart rates increase. 
B)  brain activity increases. 
C)  slow, large-amplitude waves increase in number. 
D)  brain waves become smaller. 
A)  breathing and heart rates increase. 
B)  brain activity increases. 
C)  slow, large-amplitude waves increase in number. 
D)  brain waves become smaller.

Question 19

What is the best way to determine if an individual who claims to never dream does, in fact, have dreams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask them about their dreams immediately after they wake up in the morning. 
B)  Wake them up during REM sleep and ask them if they have been dreaming. 
C)  Wake them up during NREM sleep and ask them if they have been dreaming. 
D)  Ask them under hypnosis if they have had any dreams recently. 
A)  Ask them about their dreams immediately after they wake up in the morning. 
B)  Wake them up during REM sleep and ask them if they have been dreaming. 
C)  Wake them up during NREM sleep and ask them if they have been dreaming. 
D)  Ask them under hypnosis if they have had any dreams recently.

Question 20

Which of the following physical conditions is related to apnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Puberty 
B)  Being female 
C)  Being obese 
D)  Having asthma 
A)  Puberty 
B)  Being female 
C)  Being obese 
D)  Having asthma

Which of the following is NOT true about sleepwalking?

Which of these is characteristic of sleep apnea?

Orexin, produced by neurons in the hypothalamus, appears to be necessary for:

After a cut through the midbrain separates the forebrain and part of the midbrain from all the lower structures, an animal:

Huntington's disease may also affect orexin-containing neurons in the hypothalamus, leading to symptoms similar to:

List some examples of "zeitgebers".

Mice that lack orexin have difficulty:

Which of the following claims would be made by the evolutionary perspective of sleep?

REM sleep is characterized by which of the following?

Nightmares are to as night terrors are to .

Discuss the relationship between sleep and memory.

Research found that during REM sleep, activity:

Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most characteristic of which sleep stage?

After entering stage 4 for the first time each evening, the sleeper typically:

Drugs that are used to control narcolepsy also tend to produce what other effects?

Whereas most theorists have proposed that REM serves functions in memory and brain development, according to one newer hypothesis, the role of REM is merely to:

What does cataplexy involve?

With each succeeding stage of sleep (from 1 to 4):

What is the best way to determine if an individual who claims to never dream does, in fact, have dreams?

Which of the following physical conditions is related to apnea?

The Major Issues

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

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Exam 9: Wakefulness and Sleep

Which of the following is NOT true about sleepwalking?

Which of these is characteristic of sleep apnea?

Orexin, produced by neurons in the hypothalamus, appears to be necessary for:

After a cut through the midbrain separates the forebrain and part of the midbrain from all the lower structures, an animal:

Huntington's disease may also affect orexin-containing neurons in the hypothalamus, leading to symptoms similar to:

List some examples of "zeitgebers".

Mice that lack orexin have difficulty:

Which of the following claims would be made by the evolutionary perspective of sleep?

REM sleep is characterized by which of the following?

Nightmares are to ____ as night terrors are to ____.

Discuss the relationship between sleep and memory.

Research found that during REM sleep, activity:

Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most characteristic of which sleep stage?

After entering stage 4 for the first time each evening, the sleeper typically:

Drugs that are used to control narcolepsy also tend to produce what other effects?

Whereas most theorists have proposed that REM serves functions in memory and brain development, according to one newer hypothesis, the role of REM is merely to:

What does cataplexy involve?

With each succeeding stage of sleep (from 1 to 4):

What is the best way to determine if an individual who claims to never dream does, in fact, have dreams?

Which of the following physical conditions is related to apnea?

The Major Issues

Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

The Other Sensory Systems

Movement

Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

Cognitive Functions

Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia

Filters

Nightmares are to as night terrors are to .