Asked by Andrea Olivarez on Sep 30, 2024
When Erika uses alcohol to sleep,why does she not wake up feeling rested
A) Alcohol increases activity in the reticular activating system, which leads to immediate sleep but makes a person feel "drained" the next day.
B) Alcohol has effects similar to those of sedatives, and may prevent her from experiencing a normal sleep pattern.
C) Alcohol is a central nervous system stimulant, so she was more physiologically aroused even while sleeping.
D) Alcohol brings on a delta-wave pattern of brain activity.
Alcohol
A chemical compound commonly found in beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits, characterized by its psychoactive and intoxicating effects.
Reticular Activating System
A network of neurons in the brainstem that regulates wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.
Sedatives
Drugs that have a calming effect, reduce nervousness, and help induce sleep by depressing the central nervous system.
- Elucidate the impact of environmental and bodily factors on sleeping patterns.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the impact of environmental and bodily factors on sleeping patterns.