How Are Sleep Patterns Typically Affected by Age

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Multiple Choice

How are sleep patterns typically affected by age?

• A) Older adults tend to become "night people" by going to bed later at night and getting up later in the morning.
• B) Older adults must nap more during the day in order to accumulate the sleep they need.
• C) Older adults typically sleep very soundly for longer periods through the night than they did when they were younger.
• D) Older adults commonly have longer periods of REM sleep, or dream sleep.

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Definitions:

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the axons of neurons, which increases the speed at which impulses propagate.

Reticular Formation

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Electroencephalogram

A test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs attached to the scalp, often used in the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological conditions.

Electrical Energy

Energy derived from electric potential or kinetic energy, which is commonly used for power generation and distribution in households and industries.