1. The Greek god of sleep is Hypnos. What does "hypnic jerk" mean? Waking up with a start right after falling asleep Enuresis A kind of epilepsy that worsens while sleeping Restless leg syndrome

2. Which of the following is NOT a physiologic change found during normal sleep? Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) released Less blood in the cerebral vessels An increase in peristalsis Decreased rate and increased depth of respiration

3. As a percentage of total sleep, infants have more REM sleep than adults. True False

4. Which part of your brain is responsible for your circadian rhythm, which encourages you to sleep and wake in a more or less regular cycle? Hypothalamus Cerebellum Cortex Foramen of Munro

5. What is a childhood sleep occurrence during non-REM sleep that is characterized by screaming and thrashing about, even though the child remains asleep? Night terrors Somnambulism Nightmares Enuresis

6. Humans not only need sleep, we seem to need to sleep at NIGHT. Which of the following has NOT been suggested by clinical studies to be a negative effect of shift work? Up to a 60% increase in breast cancer risk Higher cardiovascular mortality An higher rate of divorce and abuse Increased risk of hypotension

7. People with mental disorders naturally dream less or don't dream at all. True False

8. Which of the following sleep facts is true? Being very overweight can interfere with sleep Members of "siesta cultures" get more total sleep than other people You can learn in your sleep An alcoholic "nightcap" can help you overcome insomnia

9. Which of the following sleep disturbances can sometimes be treated by uvulopalatopharyngeoplasty? Severe leg cramps Narcolepsy Persistent nightmares Snoring

10. A 2003 study in Britain revealed that 6 out of 10 British men would rather sleep than do what? Play pub trivia Have sex Eat a wonderful meal Watch the BBC