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Sleep True/False

Do you need to make up lost sleep? Is pulling an all-nighter okay? Uncover the facts and fiction behind your sleep patterns.

Points available: 10

1:

If I miss sleep, I need to catch up on it.

2:

If I feel low on energy, it means I didn't sleep long enough.

3:

Sleeping longer can actually make you even more tired.

4:

The most important stages of sleep happen during the first 3-4 hours.

5:

People who require more sleep tend to be creative and introverted.

6:

It takes, at the least, one week of no sleep to start seeing serious effects to your body.

7:

During REM sleep, your body doesn't move and you generally don't dream.

8:

The average adult needs between 7-8 hours of sleep.

9:

Going for many days without sleeping can cause you to hallucinate.

10:

Occasionally pulling all-nighters can help keep your brain active during high-stress periods.

 

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