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1
Q

How much sleep should a teenager get a night?

A

8-10 Hours

2
Q

How much growth hormone is released during sleep?

A

50-80%

3
Q

What sleep efficient is needed for good health?

A

90%

4
Q

Is medicated sleep the same as natural sleep?

A

No

5
Q

In which state of sleep do you dream?

A

Rapid Eye Movement sleep

6
Q

What is the biggest cause of road accidents in the Untied States?

A

Fatigue, from not enough sleep

7
Q

What are the three main reasons of sleep?

A

Immune function, Metabolic Function, Brain Plasticity

8
Q

What stage sleep are you in whilst sleep walking?

A

Stage 1

9
Q

Doing what throughout the day leads to more deep sleep at night?

A

Physical Activity

10
Q

Does lack of sleep affect organs?

A

Yes, hearts from people that are sleep deprived are less healthy

11
Q

Does lack of sleep affect hormones?

A

Yes, such as stomach deprived hormones like ghrelin and leptin

12
Q

Do adults need more sleep than teenagers?

A

No, the older you get the less sleep you require as the brain would be developed

13
Q

Does lack affect reaction time?

A

Yes, as we become fatigued

14
Q

Can artificial light reduce melanin levels?

A

Yes

15
Q

What are some diseases can lack of sleep can cause?

A

Obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes

16
Q

Could a nap during the school day be beneficial towards students learning?

A

Yes