Sleep and Dream Patterns Quiz

Test your knowledge of sleep stages, dreams, and sleep disorders. Learn about REM sleep, sleep paralysis, neurotransmitters, and more in this quiz.

#1

Which stage of sleep is associated with rapid eye movement (REM) and vivid dreaming?

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
REM sleep
#2

What percentage of sleep do adults typically spend in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep?

5%
15%
25%
35%
#3

What term refers to the biological clock that regulates the timing of sleep and wakefulness in humans?

Circadian rhythm
Ultradian rhythm
Infradian rhythm
Biological clock
#4

Which neurotransmitter is associated with promoting wakefulness and alertness?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Histamine
#5

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of REM sleep?

Muscle paralysis
Rapid eye movement
Deep relaxation
Vivid dreaming
#6

What term refers to the feeling of being unable to move or speak just before falling asleep or upon waking up?

Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Sleep paralysis
Night terror
#7

What term describes the phenomenon of suddenly waking up from sleep, often accompanied by feelings of fear or dread?

Sleepwalking
Insomnia
Night terror
Sleep paralysis
#8

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle?

Cortisol
Melatonin
Estrogen
Testosterone
#9

What is the term for the brief interruptions in breathing during sleep?

Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Sleep apnea
REM behavior disorder
#10

In which stage of sleep do sleep spindles and K-complexes occur?

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
REM sleep
#11

Which part of the brain is responsible for generating REM sleep?

Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Pons
Cerebellum
#12

What term refers to the condition where an individual experiences irresistible attacks of refreshing sleep during the day?

Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Sleep apnea
Night terror
#13

What is the term for the condition where a person experiences paralysis upon waking or falling asleep?

Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Sleep apnea
Sleep paralysis
#14

What is the term for the dream-like sensation of falling and jerking awake that sometimes occurs during sleep?

Hypnagogic jerk
Sleepwalking
Night terror
Lucid dreaming
#15

During which stage of sleep are slow brain waves known as delta waves most prominent?

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
REM sleep
#16

What term refers to the condition of having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep?

Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Sleep apnea
Night terror
#17

Which sleep disorder involves frequent pauses in breathing during sleep?

Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Sleep apnea
Night terror

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