Rebound Insomnia Refers to

question 156

Multiple Choice

Rebound insomnia refers to

• A)sleeping difficulties resulting from relationship troubles.
• B)sleeping difficulties caused by napping too much.
• C)sleeping difficulties resulting from not taking sleeping pills after long-standing use.
• D)excessive sleeping resulting from accumulated sleep debt.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress, and other essential functions.

More Cortisol

An increase in the level of cortisol, a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which can affect various bodily functions.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when exposed to prolonged stress, according to Hans Selye.

Resistance Stage

The second phase of the general adaptation syndrome, where the body adapts to a stressor with increased resistance, but at a high cost to physical and mental resources.