The Protective Function of Sleep Refers to the Role of Sleep

question 40

Multiple Choice

The protective function of sleep refers to the role of sleep in

• A)protecting the organism against disease.
• B)protecting the animal from nighttime predators.
• C)preventing depletion of bodily resources.
• D)preventing the animal from injuring others.
• E)protecting the environment.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, and is one of the principal vital signs.

Acidic Water

Water with a pH less than 7, indicating it has a higher concentration of hydrogen ions than pure water.

Phosphoglyceride

A type of glycerophospholipid which is a major component of cell membranes, composed of two fatty acids, a glycerol unit, and a phosphate group.

Cephalin

A class of phospholipids found in animal and plant cells, important for the formation of biomembranes and involved in signaling pathways.