All but Which of the Following Are Reasons That Investigators

question 154

Multiple Choice

All but which of the following are reasons that investigators have described for the functions of sleep?

• A)Protection and survival
• B)Energy conservation
• C)Consolidation of newly formed memories
• D)Restoration of bodily processes
• E)Enhancement of ability to alter consciousness

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Definitions:

Venous Compliance

The capacity of veins to expand in response to increased blood volume, an important factor in regulating blood pressure.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, an important measure of heart function.

Subclavian Arteries

Major arteries on either side of the body that supply blood to the arms, brain, and thorax.

Vertebral Arteries

Arteries that supply blood to the upper spinal cord, brainstem, and the posterior portion of the brain.