Asked by Sebastian Figueroa on Jul 26, 2024

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Which statement best supports the hypothesis that sleep has an adaptive function

A)  People who sleep longer also tend to live longer. 
B)  Sleep deprivation reduces fertility. 
C)  Our brains use 30 percent less energy when we sleep. 
D)  Species that sleep more are more competitive.

Adaptive Function

Psychological and physiological mechanisms evolved to help organisms adjust and survive in their environment.

Hypothesis

An initial hypothesis intended to explain an event, serving as a basis for subsequent research.

  • Grasp the adaptive functions and health implications of sleep.
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Ghayda` Abu-RabadahJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sleep's adaptive function is supported by the fact that our brains use 30 percent less energy when we sleep, suggesting a conservation of resources that could be beneficial for survival.