Total Sleep Time Declines Throughout Life with Those Older Than

question 639

True/False

Total sleep time declines throughout life with those older than 50 averaging only six hours of sleep per night.

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Definitions:

Activation

This term refers to the process of stimulating activity within the brain or body, leading to increased responsiveness or action.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Vigor

Physical strength, good health, and energy, often used to describe a robust level of activity or vitality.

Olds and Milner

Psychologists known for their discovery of the "pleasure center" in the brain through experiments involving electrical stimulation of the rat brain.