Which of the Following Statements About Sleep Deprivation Is False

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sleep deprivation is false ?

• A)A person who goes without sleep for one week risks permanent brain damage.
• B)Even short-term sleep deprivation can impair the functions of one's immune system.
• C)Sleep deprivation can increase inattention and interfere with memory functioning.
• D)Fatigue may be the primary cause about one-quarter of all auto accidents.

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Definitions:

Amino

Refers to amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, characterized by the presence of both an amino group and a carboxyl group.

Carboxyl

A carboxyl group is a functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and also bonded to a hydroxyl group, symbolized as -COOH.

Sulfhydryl

A functional group consisting of a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom (-SH), important in the structure and function of proteins.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.