Which of the Following Most Supports the Growth/restoration Theory of Sleep

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most supports the growth/restoration theory of sleep?

• A)the taller we get, the more sleep we need
• B)dreams occur more in our older years than in our younger years
• C)we sleep less as we age
• D)children spend less time in REM during school months when compared to non-school months

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Definitions:

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the side of the neck that runs from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone.

Trapezius

a large triangular muscle that extends over the back of the neck and shoulders, involved in moving the shoulders and head.

Fascia

A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, that separates, supports, and interconnects muscles and internal organs.

Aponeurosis

A flat, broad tendon-like sheet of connective tissue that attaches muscles to the part it moves or to another muscle.