Sleep and Substance Effects Quiz

Test your knowledge of sleep patterns, disorders, and their relationship with substances. Discover the impacts on health and cognition.

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Which of the following substances is known to disrupt sleep patterns?

Caffeine

Chamomile

Melatonin

Vitamin C

During which stage of sleep do dreams most commonly occur?

REM sleep

Stage 1

Stage 2

Deep sleep

Which sleep disorder is characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep?

Insomnia

Narcolepsy

Sleep apnea

Sleep paralysis

Which of the following factors can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm?

Regular exercise

Exposure to natural light

Shift work

Consistent sleep schedule

Which of the following is a symptom of sleep apnea?

Excessive daytime sleepiness

Difficulty falling asleep

Sleepwalking

Nightmares

Which of the following is not a common cause of insomnia?

Stress

Poor sleep hygiene

Regular exercise

Anxiety

What effect does alcohol typically have on sleep?

It helps induce deeper sleep

It suppresses REM sleep

It shortens the duration of sleep

It has no effect on sleep

Which neurotransmitter is primarily responsible for promoting sleep?

Dopamine

Serotonin

GABA

Glutamate

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

Cortisol

Insulin

Melatonin

Estrogen

#10

What is a common effect of sleep deprivation on cognitive function?

Improved memory recall

Enhanced decision-making

Impaired attention and concentration

Increased creativity

#11

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals act out vivid dreams during REM sleep?

Parasomnia

Somnambulism

Sleep paralysis

Hypnagogic hallucinations

#12

What neurotransmitter is associated with wakefulness and alertness?

Dopamine

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

Norepinephrine

#13

What is the term for a sleep disorder characterized by irresistible daytime sleep attacks?