AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the most likely after developing a sleep deficit?
A
you will have better hand and eye coordination
B
you will have a weaker immune response to diseases
C
you will be able to answer questions correctly more rapidly
D
you will take fewer naps during the day
E
you will be able to focus and concentrate better
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sleeping less than seven hours per night on a regular basis increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. Sleep deprivation is also linked to reduced immune function, metabolic dysregulation and weight gain, and a greater risk of falls and accidents.

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. Lack of sleep can also affect how fast you recover if you do get sick.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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