How Much Sleep Do Healthy Adults Need Each Night

question 18

Multiple Choice

How much sleep do healthy adults need each night?

• A) It depends on the individual.
• B) They get more than eight hours.
• C) They get between seven and eight hours.
• D) They get under six hours.

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