AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sleep deprivation problems over time may include: Increased risk for depression and mental illness. Increased risk for stroke and asthma attack. Increased risk for potentially life-threatening problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sleep deprivation may result in deregulated immune responses with increased pro-inflammatory signaling, thus contributing to increase the risk for the onset and/or worsening of infection, as well as inflammation-related chronic diseases.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yes, lack of sleep can affect your immune system. Studies show that people who don’t get quality sleep or enough sleep are more likely to get sick after being exposed to a virus, such as a common cold virus.

Detailed explanation-4: -How Does Sleep Affect the Immune System? Sleep provides essential support to the immune system. Getting sufficient hours of high-quality sleep enables a well-balanced immune defense that features strong innate and adaptive immunity, efficient response to vaccines, and less severe allergic reactions.