Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Adaptive Nature of Sleep

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the adaptive nature of sleep is true?

• A) Sleep enables the brain to restore itself.
• B) Activity is limited during sleep, thereby reducing threats of harm.
• C) Sleep strengthens neural connections.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Testes

Male reproductive glands responsible for producing sperm and sex hormones.

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body. In vertebrates it comprises the brain and spinal cord.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that regulates involuntary responses by stimulating activities associated with the fight-or-flight response.

Endocrine System

A network of glands that produce and release hormones to regulate various body functions including metabolism, growth, and mood.