States of Consciousness and Sleep Phenomena Quiz

Test your knowledge on somnology with questions about sleep stages, disorders, and neurotransmitters. Dive into the science of sleep cycles!

#1

Which stage of sleep is associated with vivid dreaming?

NREM Stage 1
NREM Stage 2
NREM Stage 3
REM Stage
#2

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

Cortisol
Melatonin
Adrenaline
Insulin
#3

What is the phenomenon where an individual wakes up multiple times during the night without fully realizing it?

Nightmare disorder
Parasomnia
Sleep fragmentation
Somnambulism
#4

Which sleep disorder is characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep patterns?

Narcolepsy
Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Restless legs syndrome
#5

What is the term for the phenomenon of waking up frequently during the night and having difficulty returning to sleep?

Nightmare disorder
Parasomnia
Sleep fragmentation
Somnambulism
#6

What is a common feature of sleep disorders such as insomnia?

Excessive daytime sleepiness
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Sleepwalking
Night terrors
#7

Which neurotransmitter is associated with promoting wakefulness and alertness?

Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Acetylcholine
#8

What is the term for the inability to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up?

Night terror
Sleep paralysis
Insomnia
Sleepwalking
#9

Which sleep disorder is characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day?

Insomnia
Narcolepsy
Sleep apnea
Restless legs syndrome
#10

Which neurotransmitter is associated with inhibiting wakefulness and promoting relaxation?

Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Acetylcholine
#11

What is the term for the brief transition from wakefulness to sleep characterized by muscle contractions often accompanied by a sensation of falling?

Hypnagogic jerk
Sleep spasm
Night terror
Sleep paralysis
#12

During which stage of sleep do slow-wave sleep (SWS) and delta waves predominate?

NREM Stage 1
NREM Stage 2
NREM Stage 3
REM Stage
#13

What is the function of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep in the sleep cycle?

Memory consolidation
Muscle repair
Body temperature regulation
Digestive system activation
#14

Which brainwave pattern is associated with deep sleep and the restoration of the body?

Alpha waves
Beta waves
Delta waves
Theta waves
#15

In which stage of sleep does sleepwalking typically occur?

NREM Stage 1
NREM Stage 2
NREM Stage 3
REM Stage

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