The Sleep Quiz

Test your knowledge on sleep with this fun-filled quiz! See how much you know about the essential human activity and its importance in life.

published on April 26, 2023
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Which of the following is not an effect of not getting enough sleep?

Increased alertness
Faster reflexes
Decreased cognitive abilities
Shortened memory span
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How many hours of sleep does an average adult need per night?

How many hours of sleep does an average adult need per night?
6 hours
7-8 hours
9 hours
10 hours
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What is the name of the sleep disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing, or shallow/infrequent breathing while asleep?

What is the name of the sleep disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing, or shallow/infrequent breathing while asleep?
Restless Leg Syndrome
Narcolepsy
Insomnia
Sleep Apnea
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What age group typically needs more sleep?

What age group typically needs more sleep?
Senior citizens
Children between 6-10 years old
Adults between 18-25 years old
People between 35-55 years old
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Which of the following activities is not a popular sleep aid?

Which of the following activities is not a popular sleep aid?
Peppermint tea
Walking
Meditation
Drinking coffee
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What does REM stand for?

What does REM stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement
Rich Eye Movement
Rapid Ear Moment
Rapid Energy Modulation
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What hormone is released during sleep?

What hormone is released during sleep?
Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
glutamine
serotonin
Melatonin
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What is the Latin phrase for 'Sleep is the best medicine'?

What is the Latin phrase for 'Sleep is the best medicine'?
Somnus beati cura
Somnus est rex
Somnus cibo optimus
Somnus est optio
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What are the two phases of sleep?

What are the two phases of sleep?
Light Sleep and Deep Sleep
Dream Sleep and Awake Time
Active Sleep and Passive Sleep
REM Sleep and Non-REM Sleep
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What is the name of the experience of being unable to sleep?

What is the name of the experience of being unable to sleep?
Anemia
Insomnia
Somnambulism
Hypersomnia
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What are the adverse effects of sleeping too much?

What are the adverse effects of sleeping too much?
Fatigue and difficulty concentrating
Depression and anxiety
Memory problems and delayed reaction times
All of the above