Sleep-Deprived Adolescents __________

question 16

Multiple Choice

Sleep-deprived adolescents __________.

• A) can make up sleep they have missed later
• B) are more likely to suffer from anxiety and irritability
• C) are less likely to engage in high-risk behaviors
• D) display increases in executive function

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Definitions:

Ribose

A five-carbon sugar that is a key component of RNA (ribonucleic acid) and essential for various biological processes.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells that acts as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Structural Component

An element or part of a larger structure, which contributes to its build and integrity.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds, consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, that serve as a major energy source for the body; includes sugars, starches, and fibers.