Question 1

Sleep apnea is characterized by sleep attacks during wakefulness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Migratory birds sleep less during the migratory season because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are too busy finding food. 
B)  decrease their need for sleep. 
C)  are worried about predators. 
D)  are too busy mating. 
A)  are too busy finding food. 
B)  decrease their need for sleep. 
C)  are worried about predators. 
D)  are too busy mating.

Question 3

A couple of paths from the hypothalamus release histamine, thereby:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing arousal. 
B)  initiating sleep. 
C)  shifting sleep from REM to NREM. 
D)  slowing the circadian rhythm. 
A)  increasing arousal. 
B)  initiating sleep. 
C)  shifting sleep from REM to NREM. 
D)  slowing the circadian rhythm.

Question 4

Suppose you work on a submarine with only artificial light. You are required to follow a schedule of working for 12 hours and then sleeping for 6. What rhythm, if any, will your alertness and body temperature show?

Accepted Answer

A)  They will follow a rhythm of 18 hours. 
B)  They will follow the usual rhythm of 24 hours. 
C)  They will follow a rhythm of 21 hours. 
D)  They will cease to show any consistent rhythm. 
A)  They will follow a rhythm of 18 hours. 
B)  They will follow the usual rhythm of 24 hours. 
C)  They will follow a rhythm of 21 hours. 
D)  They will cease to show any consistent rhythm.

Question 5

When studying disruptions to the biological clock in animals, what did Curt Richter find?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blinding animals strongly disrupted their clock. 
B)  Rendering animals deaf strongly disrupted their clock. 
C)  Long periods of forced activity strongly disrupted the clock. 
D)  The biological clock is insensitive to most forms of interference. 
A)  Blinding animals strongly disrupted their clock. 
B)  Rendering animals deaf strongly disrupted their clock. 
C)  Long periods of forced activity strongly disrupted the clock. 
D)  The biological clock is insensitive to most forms of interference.

Question 6

One part of the reticular formation that contributes to cortical arousal is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  tectomesencephalon 
B)  pontomesencephalon 
C)  corticomesencephalon 
D)  rubromesencephalon 
A)  tectomesencephalon 
B)  pontomesencephalon 
C)  corticomesencephalon 
D)  rubromesencephalon

Question 7

Discuss the leading theories on the biological perspectives on dreaming.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic theory of dreams: This th

Question 8

Alternation of TIM protein levels by a pulse of light during the night will:

Accepted Answer

A)  shorten the onset of sleep. 
B)  increase PER protein levels. 
C)  phase-advance the temperature cycle. 
D)  decrease sleepiness. 
A)  shorten the onset of sleep. 
B)  increase PER protein levels. 
C)  phase-advance the temperature cycle. 
D)  decrease sleepiness.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true regarding hibernation and sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  They conserve energy. 
B)  They increase body temperature. 
C)  They lower body temperature. 
D)  They increase during times of food shortages. 
A)  They conserve energy. 
B)  They increase body temperature. 
C)  They lower body temperature. 
D)  They increase during times of food shortages.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attacks of sleepiness during the day 
B)  Attacks of muscle weakness during the day 
C)  Involuntary movements of the limbs during sleep 
D)  Dreamlike experiences that are hard to distinguish from reality 
A)  Attacks of sleepiness during the day 
B)  Attacks of muscle weakness during the day 
C)  Involuntary movements of the limbs during sleep 
D)  Dreamlike experiences that are hard to distinguish from reality

Question 11

Compared to the earlier part, the later part of a night's sleep:

Accepted Answer

A)  includes a larger percentage of REM sleep. 
B)  includes a lower percentage of REM sleep. 
C)  is characterized by declining body temperature. 
D)  has more slow wave sleep. 
A)  includes a larger percentage of REM sleep. 
B)  includes a lower percentage of REM sleep. 
C)  is characterized by declining body temperature. 
D)  has more slow wave sleep.

Question 12

Define the term endogenous circadian rhythm.

Accepted Answer

Sleep and

Question 13

A stimulus that resets the circadian rhythm is referred to by the German term:

Accepted Answer

A)  lichtgeber. 
B)  zeitgeber. 
C)  zeitadian. 
D)  circazeit. 
A)  lichtgeber. 
B)  zeitgeber. 
C)  zeitadian. 
D)  circazeit.

Question 14

REM sleep is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  tension and activity of the postural muscles. 
B)  PGO waves in the brain. 
C)  a highly synchronized EEG pattern. 
D)  decreased heart rate. 
A)  tension and activity of the postural muscles. 
B)  PGO waves in the brain. 
C)  a highly synchronized EEG pattern. 
D)  decreased heart rate.

Question 15

If you take a melatonin pill in the early afternoon, you will:

Accepted Answer

A)  become very active. 
B)  be wide awake in a very short period of time. 
C)  become sleepy within two hours. 
D)  not sleep well that night. 
A)  become very active. 
B)  be wide awake in a very short period of time. 
C)  become sleepy within two hours. 
D)  not sleep well that night.

Question 16

One disadvantage in using tranquilizers as sleeping pills it that they may:

Accepted Answer

A)  cause narcolepsy. 
B)  decrease body temperature during the second half of the night. 
C)  cause sleeplessness on later nights. 
D)  prevent the brain from inhibiting movements during sleep. 
A)  cause narcolepsy. 
B)  decrease body temperature during the second half of the night. 
C)  cause sleeplessness on later nights. 
D)  prevent the brain from inhibiting movements during sleep.

Question 17

The surest way to disrupt the biological clock is to damage the:

Accepted Answer

A)  substantia nigra. 
B)  caudate nucleus. 
C)  lateral hypothalamus. 
D)  suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
A)  substantia nigra. 
B)  caudate nucleus. 
C)  lateral hypothalamus. 
D)  suprachiasmatic nucleus.

Question 18

Some drugs used to treat allergies may produce drowsiness if they:

Accepted Answer

A)  block histamine. 
B)  stimulate acetylcholine. 
C)  decrease adenosine. 
D)  block GABA. 
A)  block histamine. 
B)  stimulate acetylcholine. 
C)  decrease adenosine. 
D)  block GABA.

Question 19

Sometimes people find themselves unable to move their postural muscles immediately after awakening. Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood pressure is too low. 
B)  The motor nerves are inactive until body temperature reaches its normal level. 
C)  An increase in light striking the eyes reflexively inhibits the motor neurons. 
D)  Part of the brain is still asleep 
A)  Blood pressure is too low. 
B)  The motor nerves are inactive until body temperature reaches its normal level. 
C)  An increase in light striking the eyes reflexively inhibits the motor neurons. 
D)  Part of the brain is still asleep

Question 20

Which of the following would most likely help someone adjust to jet lag?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking a nap during the day 
B)  taking melatonin when you need to wake up 
C)  keeping the room light when you need to stay awake 
D)  darkening the room when you need to stay awake 
A)  taking a nap during the day 
B)  taking melatonin when you need to wake up 
C)  keeping the room light when you need to stay awake 
D)  darkening the room when you need to stay awake

Sleep apnea is characterized by sleep attacks during wakefulness.

Migratory birds sleep less during the migratory season because they:

A couple of paths from the hypothalamus release histamine, thereby:

Suppose you work on a submarine with only artificial light. You are required to follow a schedule of working for 12 hours and then sleeping for 6. What rhythm, if any, will your alertness and body temperature show?

When studying disruptions to the biological clock in animals, what did Curt Richter find?

One part of the reticular formation that contributes to cortical arousal is known as the:

Discuss the leading theories on the biological perspectives on dreaming.

Alternation of TIM protein levels by a pulse of light during the night will:

Which of the following is NOT true regarding hibernation and sleep?

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of narcolepsy?

Compared to the earlier part, the later part of a night's sleep:

Define the term endogenous circadian rhythm.

A stimulus that resets the circadian rhythm is referred to by the German term:

REM sleep is associated with:

If you take a melatonin pill in the early afternoon, you will:

One disadvantage in using tranquilizers as sleeping pills it that they may:

The surest way to disrupt the biological clock is to damage the:

Some drugs used to treat allergies may produce drowsiness if they:

Sometimes people find themselves unable to move their postural muscles immediately after awakening. Why?

Which of the following would most likely help someone adjust to jet lag?

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Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses

Synapses

Anatomy of the Nervous System

Development and Plasticity of the Brain

Vision

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Internal Regulation

Reproductive Behaviors

Emotional Behaviors

The Biology of Learning and Memory

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Exam 9: Wakefulness and Sleep

Sleep apnea is characterized by sleep attacks during wakefulness.

Migratory birds sleep less during the migratory season because they:

A couple of paths from the hypothalamus release histamine, thereby:

Suppose you work on a submarine with only artificial light. You are required to follow a schedule of working for 12 hours and then sleeping for 6. What rhythm, if any, will your alertness and body temperature show?

When studying disruptions to the biological clock in animals, what did Curt Richter find?

One part of the reticular formation that contributes to cortical arousal is known as the:

Discuss the leading theories on the biological perspectives on dreaming.

Alternation of TIM protein levels by a pulse of light during the night will:

Which of the following is NOT true regarding hibernation and sleep?

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of narcolepsy?

Compared to the earlier part, the later part of a night's sleep:

Define the term endogenous circadian rhythm.

A stimulus that resets the circadian rhythm is referred to by the German term:

REM sleep is associated with:

If you take a melatonin pill in the early afternoon, you will:

One disadvantage in using tranquilizers as sleeping pills it that they may:

The surest way to disrupt the biological clock is to damage the:

Some drugs used to treat allergies may produce drowsiness if they:

Sometimes people find themselves unable to move their postural muscles immediately after awakening. Why?

Which of the following would most likely help someone adjust to jet lag?

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