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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

The CDC and National Sleep Foundation recommend that adults aged 18–64 get 7–9 hours of sleep per night for optimal health.

Question 2

What is 'sleep hygiene'?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Sleep hygiene refers to the collection of behaviors, routines, and environmental factors that promote restful, consistent, and high-quality sleep.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Melatonin

Answer

Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland in response to darkness and signals the brain and body to prepare for sleep.

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

REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep is the stage where most dreaming occurs and is critical for memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and cognitive function.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea

Answer

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, disrupting rest and reducing oxygen levels.

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