Sleep and Psychoactive Drugs Quiz

Test your knowledge on sleep stages, psychoactive drugs, neurotransmitters, and sleep disorders in this pharmacology quiz.

#1

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

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
#2

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles?

Melatonin
Cortisol
Insulin
Adrenaline
#3

Which of the following is NOT a type of psychoactive drug?

Stimulant
Antibiotic
Depressant
Hallucinogen
#4

Which psychoactive drug is commonly used to treat insomnia?

LSD
Caffeine
Melatonin
Cocaine
#5

What is a common side effect of benzodiazepines, a class of psychoactive drugs used as sedatives?

Increased alertness
Hypertension
Memory impairment
Decreased appetite
#6

What is sleep apnea?

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep
A sleep disorder characterized by frequent pauses in breathing during sleep
A sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness
A sleep disorder characterized by vivid dreams
#7

What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

Nicotine
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Cocaine
#8

What is the term for the condition in which an individual experiences excessive daytime sleepiness despite having adequate nighttime sleep?

Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Sleep paralysis
Sleep deprivation
#9

Which of the following is a symptom of sleep deprivation?

Increased concentration
Decreased appetite
Mood swings
Improved memory
#10

Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by alcohol, leading to its effects on the central nervous system?

Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Glutamate
#11

Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by opioids, leading to their pain-relieving effects?

Serotonin
Endorphins
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
#12

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals experience hallucinations just before falling asleep or upon waking up?

Night terror
Sleepwalking
Hypnagogic hallucinations
Sleep paralysis
#13

Which of the following is NOT a common effect of sleep on memory?

Memory consolidation
Enhanced creativity
Improved problem-solving skills
Increased forgetfulness

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