What Is the MOST Common Change in Sleep Patterns of Adults

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is the MOST common change in sleep patterns of adults during middle age?

• A) They spend more time in REM sleep.
• B) They sleep about 30 to 45 minutes less each night.
• C) They take more frequent naps during the day.
• D) They spend less time in deep sleep.

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Definitions:

Mass Spectrometer

A device that measures the masses within a sample by ionizing chemical compounds to generate charged particles and then analyzing them.

Atomic Masses

The mass of an atom expressed in atomic mass units, representing the total mass of protons, neutrons, and electrons in the atom.

Magnetic Field

A region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts.

Dalton's Law

The principle that the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the individual gases.