A Mother Tells Her Son That If He Doesn't Sleep

question 45

Multiple Choice

A mother tells her son that if he doesn't sleep he won't grow.The mother is:

• A) partly correct in that growth hormones are released during Non-REM sleep
• B) relying on an old folk tale that has no support in science
• C) partly correct in that a rested body grows faster
• D) correct because we do most of our growing when we are asleep

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Definitions:

Protein

Large, complex molecules made up of amino acids that play many critical roles in the body, including providing structure to cells and facilitating biological reactions.

Irreversible Change

A permanent alteration of a substance or system from which recovery or return to the original condition is impossible under normal conditions.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, including a wide range of substances such as fuels, plastics, food additives, and drugs.