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Concerning the Need for Sleep, (A) Describe the Average Range

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Concerning the need for sleep, (a) describe the average range and the differences in short and long sleepers' total hours of sleep per night, (b) explain why adolescents need more sleep and why they tend to show hypersomnia, and (c) describe how aging affects the sleep patterns of adults.


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Fitness

A state of health and well-being that is achieved through a combination of physical exercise, proper nutrition, and sufficient rest.

Reproduce

The biological process by which new organisms are generated from parent organisms.

Reproductive Potential

The possible reproductive capacity or output of an organism or population, often considering factors like age and health.

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, physical and psychological attributes between males and females.

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