Which of the Following Dangerous Effects Usually Occur in Humans

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following dangerous effects usually occur in humans after periods of sleep deprivation longer than 24 hours?

• A) an increased risk of developing schizophrenia
• B) lasting reductions in cortical activity
• C) chronic hormone imbalances
• D) chronic cardiac irregularities
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Dizygotic Development

The biological process resulting in the birth of two or more offspring from the same pregnancy with each developing from a separate egg fertilized by its own sperm, also known as fraternal twinning.

Nature And Nurture

The debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities (nature) versus personal experiences (nurture) in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Environmentally Adaptive

The ability of an organism or a system to adjust or change in response to environmental factors.

Reproductive Success

The success a living organism has in passing its genes to the next generation's gene pool.