Lowering Body and Brain Activity and Metabolism During Sleep May

question 439

Multiple Choice

Lowering body and brain activity and metabolism during sleep may help conserve energy and lengthen life, according to the __________ theory of sleep.

• A)activation-synthesis
• B)repair\restorative
• C)sensory gating
• D)neurocognitive

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Definitions:

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