Why Do We Sleep

question 34

Essay

Why do we sleep?

Identify effective coping mechanisms and personality traits that contribute to stress management and health.

Recognize the benefits of regular exercise on heart health and stress.

Comprehend the role of social support in health and survival.

Identify personality characteristics correlated with good physical health.

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Definitions:

Blood Supply

The delivery system by which blood, carrying oxygen and nutrients, is transported throughout the body to tissues and organs via the circulatory system.

Reinforced Tubes

Structures designed to resist deformation and failure by reinforcing materials or layers, often used in engineering for added strength and durability.

Insect Respiration

The process by which insects take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide using a system of tubes called tracheae.

Inhaled Allergen

Any substance that, when breathed in, triggers an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals.