Wellness Sleep and Recovery Wellness

Question 1

How many hours of sleep do the CDC and National Sleep Foundation recommend for adults aged 18–64?

Accepted Answer

7–9 hours per night

Answer

5–6 hours per night

Answer

10–12 hours per night

Answer

4–5 hours per night

Question 2

What is 'sleep hygiene'?

Accepted Answer

A set of habits and practices that promote consistent, quality sleep

Answer

The cleanliness of bedding and sleep environment only

Answer

The use of sleep aids and medications

Answer

Monitoring sleep with a wearable device

Question 3

Which hormone signals the brain that it is time to sleep?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin

Answer

Cortisol

Answer

Adrenaline

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Testosterone

Question 4

What is 'REM sleep' and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Rapid Eye Movement sleep; essential for memory consolidation and emotional processing

Answer

Restful Extended Movement sleep; important for muscle growth

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Rapid Energy Metabolism sleep; important for calorie burning

Answer

Regular EEG Monitoring sleep; used in sleep studies only

Question 5

Which sleep disorder is characterized by episodes of stopping and starting breathing during sleep?

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea

Answer

Narcolepsy

Answer

Insomnia

Answer

Restless legs syndrome

Question 6

What effect does caffeine have on sleep?

Accepted Answer

It blocks adenosine receptors, delaying the onset of sleepiness

Answer

It directly releases melatonin into the bloodstream

Answer

It shortens the time spent in light sleep

Answer

It enhances deep slow-wave sleep