Why Do Humans Sleep at Night Instead of During the Day

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why do humans sleep at night instead of during the day?

• A) There is most danger at night, when we cannot see well.
• B) There is least danger at night, so we are safe to sleep.
• C) Our bodies, particularly our eyes, are not capable of functioning properly at night.
• D) There is no reason; it just became habitual in humans.

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Definitions:

Lateral Prefrontal Cortex

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Hypothalamus

Small structure in the brain located below the thalamus and directly above the pituitary gland, responsible for motivational behavior such as sleep, hunger, thirst, and sex.

Hofstede's Dimensions

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