Doug Is Arguing That the Need for NREM Sleep Evolved

question 91

Multiple Choice

Doug is arguing that the need for NREM sleep evolved to allow the brain to repair itself.Which term best captures this function of sleep?

• A)conservation.
• B)restoration.
• C)incubation.
• D)consolidation.

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Definitions:

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that play a vital role in the regulation of metabolism, inflammation, and immune response.

Melatonin

Hormone secreted by the pineal gland during the dark phase of the day-night cycle; influences daily and seasonal biorhythms.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awoken or of sense organs stimulated to a point of perception.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the hypothalamus in the brain responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.