How Much You Know About Sleep? Sleep Quiz

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How Much You Know About Sleep? Sleep Quiz - Quiz

Want to know how much you know about sleep? Take this short quiz and find out!

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1.

Teenagers need more sleep than adults.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Adults generally need 7-9 hours of sleep while teenagers need about 8.5 to 9.25 hours of sleep.

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2.

Humans are capable of adapting to getting one or two hours less sleep.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Your sleep need is biologically determined. Continually getting less sleep than the required amount can significantly harm your body.

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It is important to keep regular bed time and wake up time.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Our circadian clock that controls our sleepiness can change if you sleep in during the weekends. By keeping your bed time within 1.5 hours of your regular bed time on weekends, you will have less trouble sleeping on Sunday night.

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4.

Everyone dreams at night.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Everyone dreams every night. Many people just fail to remember their dreams.

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5.

Raising the volume of your speaker while driving can help you stay awake.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The best solution to avoid a traffic accident is to quickly get to a place where you can sleep. If you are nowhere near a place where you can go to sleep, then pull over and sleep in your car.

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6.

Daytime exercise increases deep sleep.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
It's true that exercise during the day can help you fall alseep, but if you do it close to your bed time, you may have a harder time falling asleep due to an increase in adrenaline and other hormones.

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7.

Snoring is only harmful for children.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Snoring can be harmful for everybody. Snoring is present in most patients with sleep apnea where they face difficulty in breathing while they are asleep.

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8.

Alcohol is good for your sleep.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
While alcohol can help you fall asleep faster, it lowers your sleep quality. You are more likely to wake up during the night and feel restless the next day.

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9.

Insomnia is a sleep condition where one wakes up during the night with intense freight.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Insomnia is a sleep condition where one has difficulty falling asleep. Though doctors can prescribe drugs that help you fall asleep, one can become dependent with continuous use.

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You are more prone to getting sick when you are sleep deprived.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Your immune response decreases when you are sleep deprived. If you feel sick, get as much sleep as you can.

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How Much You Know About Sleep? Sleep Quiz

Teenagers need more sleep than adults.

Humans are capable of adapting to getting one or two hours less sleep.

It is important to keep regular bed time and wake up time.

Everyone dreams at night.

Raising the volume of your speaker while driving can help you stay awake.

Daytime exercise increases deep sleep.

Snoring is only harmful for children.

Alcohol is good for your sleep.

Insomnia is a sleep condition where one wakes up during the night with intense freight.

You are more prone to getting sick when you are sleep deprived.