A student researching sleep has taken the following notes:
• Humans spend about one-third of their lives sleeping • The brain cycles through sleep stages approximately every 90 minutes • Deep sleep is essential for physical restoration • REM sleep is crucial for memory consolidation and learning • Sleep deprivation impairs judgment and reaction time
The student wants to explain why sleep is essential for brain function. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
Humans spend approximately one-third of their lives sleeping.
Sleep is essential for brain function: REM sleep consolidates memories and enables learning, while deprivation impairs judgment and reaction time.
The brain cycles through different sleep stages approximately every 90 minutes.
Deep sleep is essential for physical restoration of the body.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. REM for memories/learning and deprivation effects show brain function importance.