Regarding Sleep Loss and Microsleeps,which of the Following Statements Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

Regarding sleep loss and microsleeps,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) If a task is monotonous, no amount of sleep loss is safe from the occurrence of microsleeps.
• B) A hundred thousand automobile crashses every year are caused by sleepiness.
• C) Even if your eyes are open, you can fall asleep for a few seconds.
• D) Lower animals, such as dogs, cats, and rats do not experience microsleep, only humans do.

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