Which Statement Is Correct Concerning How Much Sleep People Need

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct concerning how much sleep people need?

• A)Most people need at least 10 hours.
• B)Men need more sleep than women.
• C)The amount of sleep people need varies from person to person depending on age and possibly inherited sleep needs.
• D)Women need more sleep than men.

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other nerve cells and are integral for brain communication.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing mental states and behavior.

Alleles

Variants of a gene that occur at the same place on a chromosome, contributing to the diversity of traits in a population.

Dominant

Pertaining to a trait, allele, or characteristic that overrides or masks another in genetic expression.