Jeremy Spent Several Sleepless Nights Studying for Final Exams

question 72

Multiple Choice

Jeremy spent several sleepless nights studying for final exams.During the first few days after the semester ended,he averaged nearly 12 hours of sleep.He then settled back to 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep a day.The unusually lengthy sleep time of the first few days after exams suggests that Jeremy ended the semester with

• A) sleep apnea.
• B) narcolepsy.
• C) low melatonin levels.
• D) a sleep debt.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical factor in ensuring that blood flows through the body's circulatory system.

Anterior Pituitary

The front part of the pituitary gland, which produces hormones that regulate several physiological processes including stress, growth, and reproduction.

Hormones

are chemical messengers secreted by glands in the body that regulate physiological functions and behavior.

Endocrine Function

The activity related to the secretion of hormones directly into the bloodstream by endocrine glands, which regulate various body processes including growth, metabolism, and mood.