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Lesson 7.1: Getting Enough Sleep | Check Your Understanding

1. How much sleep is recommended for 12- to 18-year-olds?
     A. 12–15 hours per day B. 9–11 hours per day C. 8.5–9.5 hours per day D. 7–9 hours per day
2. True or false? There is a biological reason that may contribute to teens getting insufficient sleep.
     A. True B. False
3. _____ function well on less sleep than other people.
     A. Short sleepers B. Toddlers C. Athletes D. Women
4. Scientific studies have shown that people who routinely fail to get enough sleep are more likely to develop which of the following health conditions?
     A. osteoporosis B. diabetes C. cardiovascular disease D. Both B and C.
5. Insufficient sleep influences the function of the _____, the part of the brain that regulates appetite and the expenditure of energy.
   
6. True or false? Some school districts have implemented nap breaks during the high school day to improve academic performance.
     A. True B. False
7. Critical Thinking. Identify jobs other than those listed in this chapter that you believe should have sleep requirements mandated. Cite your reasoning.
   

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