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According to the energy conservation theory of sleep, sleep is an adaptive behavior because sleep __________.

A
generates new energy for daily activities
B
can regenerate and heal injuries quickly
C
allows organisms to consume fewer resources
D
allows organisms to escape from danger
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Some psychologists suggest that sleep has evolved in order to allow humans to dream.

A
T
B
F
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Sleep may have some ability to help the brain rewire itself.

A
T
B
F
4

Going without sleep is actively harmful for every creature that needs sleep.

A
T
B
F
5

Sleep could be best described as a __________.

A
car with the engine started, but parked and idling
B
truck driving on the freeway in the right lane
C
train with cargo being loaded at the start of a trip
D
bicycle riding uphill in the wind
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Sleep stages are defined in terms of the __________.

A
amount of time spent sleeping
B
length of restful sleep experienced
C
occurrence of brainwave patterns
D
number of dreams experienced
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Sleep is an universal biological need.

A
T
B
F
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Most land mammals have the ability to rest one hemisphere of their brains at a time.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following most accurately describes the brain during sleep?

A
The brain goes dormant and does not emit brain waves.
B
The brain remains active and emits brain waves.
C
The brain goes dormant and emits brain waves.
D
The brain remains active and does not emit brain waves.

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