Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

Test your knowledge about sleep and rest with these 12 questions! See if you can answer all 12 questions correctly

published on February 09
1/12

What is the recommended amount of sleep an adult should get per night?

4-5 hours
7-9 hours
10-12 hours
2-3 hours
2/12

Which hormone helps regulate sleep-wake cycles?

Which hormone helps regulate sleep-wake cycles?
Melatonin
Insulin
Adrenaline
Serotonin
3/12

What is the term for the state of partial awakening during sleep?

What is the term for the state of partial awakening during sleep?
Lucid dreaming
Microsleep
Insomnia
Sleep apnea
4/12

Which of the following can negatively impact sleep quality?

Daily exercise
Regular sleep schedule
Caffeine consumption
A quiet sleeping environment
5/12

What is the term for a prolonged inability to sleep?

Cataplexy
Narcolepsy
Somnambulism
Insomnia
6/12

Which of the following may help improve sleep quality?

Maintaining a consistent sleep routine
Drinking alcohol before bed
Using electronic devices in bed
Consuming a heavy meal late at night
7/12

What is the term for a sudden, brief loss of muscle tone during sleep?

What is the term for a sudden, brief loss of muscle tone during sleep?
Sleep paralysis
Sleep deprivation
Delayed sleep phase syndrome
Jet lag
8/12

Which sleep disorder involves uncontrollable sleep attacks during the day?

Which sleep disorder involves uncontrollable sleep attacks during the day?
Sleep apnea
Narcolepsy
Insomnia
Somnambulism
9/12

What is the term for the rhythmic pattern of sleep stages?

What is the term for the rhythmic pattern of sleep stages?
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Sleep architecture
Night terrors
Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
10/12

Which of the following can interfere with the natural secretion of melatonin?

Which of the following can interfere with the natural secretion of melatonin?
Meditation
Exposure to bright screens at night
Deep breathing exercises
Listening to calming music
11/12

What is the term for the feeling of being unable to move or speak when waking up?

Sleep paralysis
Sleep apnea
Insomnia
Somnambulism
12/12

Which of the following is true about dreams?

Which of the following is true about dreams?
Only humans dream
Dreams only occur during REM sleep
Dreams can happen during any sleep stage
Dreams have no purpose