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Sleep and Dream Patterns Quiz

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

REM sleep

Explanation

REM sleep is characterized by rapid eye movement and vivid dreaming.

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

15%

Explanation

Adults typically spend about 15% of their sleep in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.

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

Circadian rhythm

Explanation

Circadian rhythm is the biological clock regulating sleep and wakefulness timing in humans.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with promoting wakefulness and alertness?

Histamine

Explanation

Histamine is associated with promoting wakefulness and alertness.

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

Deep relaxation

Explanation

Deep relaxation is not a common characteristic of REM sleep.

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

Sleep paralysis

Explanation

The feeling of being unable to move or speak before sleep or upon waking is called sleep paralysis.

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

Night terror

Explanation

Night terror refers to sudden waking from sleep accompanied by fear or dread.

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

Melatonin

Explanation

Melatonin is the hormone primarily responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle.

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

Sleep apnea

Explanation

Sleep apnea refers to brief interruptions in breathing during sleep.

#10

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

Stage 2

Explanation

Sleep spindles and K-complexes occur in stage 2 of sleep.

#11

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

Pons

Explanation

The Pons is responsible for generating REM sleep.

#12

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

Narcolepsy

Explanation

Narcolepsy refers to irresistible attacks of refreshing sleep during the day.

#13

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

Sleep paralysis

Explanation

Sleep paralysis refers to experiencing paralysis upon waking or falling asleep.

#14

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

Hypnagogic jerk

Explanation

Hypnagogic jerk refers to the dream-like sensation of falling and jerking awake during sleep.

#15

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

Stage 3

Explanation

Slow delta waves are most prominent in stage 3 of sleep.

#16

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

Insomnia

Explanation

Insomnia refers to difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

#17

Which sleep disorder involves frequent pauses in breathing during sleep?

Sleep apnea

Explanation

Sleep apnea involves frequent pauses in breathing during sleep.

Sleep and Dream Patterns Quiz

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

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

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

Which neurotransmitter is associated with promoting wakefulness and alertness?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which sleep disorder involves frequent pauses in breathing during sleep?

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