Morgan Is Reading Up on the Latest Ideas About Why

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Multiple Choice

Morgan is reading up on the latest ideas about why we sleep.What does the research of Tononi and Cirelli (2014) indicate is the reason we sleep?

• A) Sleep allows the neurotransmitters to be re-packaged in their synaptic vesicles.
• B) Sleep allows individual brain areas to process information without input from other brain areas.
• C) Sleep allows for more creative problem solving because we're not bound by the rules of logic.
• D) Sleep allows the brain to re-establish synaptic homeostasis.

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Definitions:

Beta Waves

A pattern of brain waves with a frequency of 13 to 30 Hz that are associated with active, alert, and focused states of consciousness.

Gamma Waves

A type of brain wave pattern, associated with perception, problem-solving, and consciousness, typically with a frequency between 25 to 100 Hz.

Highest Frequency

The maximum rate at which a wave varies, often associated with the concept of the highest pitch in sound or the highest rate of photon vibration in light.

Brain Waves

The rhythmic electrical activity produced by the brain, which can be measured using an electroencephalogram (EEG).