According to the Information Given in the in Focus Box

question 147

Multiple Choice

According to the information given in the In Focus box: What You Really Want to Know About Sleep, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Research has contradicted the notion that yawning is caused by too much carbon dioxide or too little oxygen in a person's blood.
• B)Deaf people who use sign language sometimes "sleep sign" during sleep.
• C)Contagious yawning may have evolved as an adaptive social cue, helping groups to signal and coordinate times of activity or rest.
• D)Sleep paralysis is a rare phenomenon and is usually associated with sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.

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Definitions:

Fat Tissue

A type of connective tissue that stores energy in the form of lipids and provides insulation and cushioning to the body.

Moderate-Intensity Aerobic

Physical activity that raises the heart rate to 50-70% of its maximum, effectively improving cardiovascular fitness.

Overweight

A condition where an individual has more body weight than is considered normal or healthy for their height.

Body's Overall Metabolism

The sum of all chemical processes occurring within the body that sustain life, including energy production and the synthesis and breakdown of molecules.