Regarding Sleep Deprivation, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 127

Multiple Choice

Regarding sleep deprivation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Lifestyle factors contribute to many Americans' sleep deprivation.
• B)People are generally not able to "rebound" from REM deprivation.
• C)Loss of sleep impairs learning ability and memory.
• D)Sleep deprivation is one of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents.
• E)Prolonged periods of sleep deprivation increases the risk of developing high blood pressure.

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