Immune Function & Sleep Deprivation Effects
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What was the percentage decrease in antibody response observed in the sleep-deprivation group compared to controls?

  • 75%
  • 50% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 30%
  • What impact does just one night of 4-hour sleep have on immune cell count?

  • No significant change
  • 50% decrease
  • 10% decrease
  • 75% decrease (correct)
  • In the cancer study, how much did the tumor size increase in the sleep-restricted group compared to the normally sleeping group?

  • 300% increase
  • 50% increase
  • 100% increase
  • 200% increase (correct)
  • What is the consequence of sleep loss as suggested in relation to cancer growth?

    <p>It accelerates cancer growth significantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the glucose tolerance test following sleep deprivation, how much was glucose tolerance impaired?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible health consequence of short sleep patterns according to the immune function implications?

    <p>Increased risk of mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does sleep deprivation influence glucose processing in the body?

    <p>Impairs efficiency in glucose removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cancer was referenced regarding the effects of insufficient sleep?

    <p>Lung cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor related to sleep was associated with potentially being a carcinogen?

    <p>Shift work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the study imply regarding the relationship between sleep and immune function?

    <p>Improving sleep leads to better immune responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does sleep deprivation have on appetite regulation hormones?

    <p>It decreases leptin levels and increases ghrelin levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is leptin best described in terms of its function?

    <p>Inhibits appetite and promotes energy expenditure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about ghrelin is correct?

    <p>It increases appetite and reduces energy expenditure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of food do people generally crave more when sleep deprived?

    <p>High carbohydrate foods and simple sugars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between sleep duration and obesity over the past 60 years?

    <p>Sleep duration has decreased while obesity rates have increased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological change occurs after just one night of sleep deprivation?

    <p>Decreased response to flu vaccines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the deathly cost of daylight savings related to sleep loss?

    <p>An increase in heart attacks and road traffic accidents following spring transition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does short-term sleep deprivation have on glucose metabolism?

    <p>Impairments in glucose metabolism that resemble pre-diabetic states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can result from sleep deprivation?

    <p>Higher sensitivity to infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of sleep deprivation observed in studies?

    <p>Higher intake of calories in general.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original name given to the substance extracted from cerebrospinal fluid that is associated with sleep promotion?

    <p>Factor S</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the immune system interact with sleep regulation?

    <p>It impacts the brain and is regulated by sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does sleep deprivation affect the immune system's response to vaccinations based on experimental evidence?

    <p>It leads to reduced antibody effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of sleep deprivation highlighted in relation to immune function?

    <p>Increased risk of sepsis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sleep is significantly associated with better immunity following vaccination?

    <p>Slow-wave sleep (SWS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes cytokines in the context of immune response?

    <p>Cytokines trigger the immune response including fever.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do somnogenic cytokines play in the context of sleep and immune function?

    <p>They promote sleep alterations during infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does sleep quality influence recovery during illness?

    <p>Better sleep quality reduces inflammation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly represents the relationship between immune function and sleep?

    <p>Normal immune function is vital for sleep regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor was shown to significantly increase the probability of survival during a microbial challenge in rabbits?

    <p>Robust increases in NREM sleep duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hypothesized evolutionary relationship between immunity and sleep?

    <p>Immunity and sleep signaling molecules have significant overlap.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the total sleep duration have on the likelihood of developing a clinical cold?

    <p>Shorter sleep is strongly associated with increased likelihood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the consequence of total sleep deprivation?

    <p>Elevated risk for severe health consequences like sepsis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cytokine is specifically mentioned as influencing sleep and potentially modifying immune responses?

    <p>TNF-alpha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the study comparing different groups post-vaccination, what was the main distinction between the control and experimental groups?

    <p>Sleep duration following vaccinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding sleep regulatory factors is accurate?

    <p>Alteration of these substances is important for increased sleepiness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been observed regarding the duration of slow-wave sleep (SWS) and its predictiveness for infectious disease recovery?

    <p>Increased SWS duration predicts better recovery outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about sepsis is true?

    <p>Sepsis may result from extended total sleep deprivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical outcome may result from an injection of antibodies blocking cytokines such as TNF-alpha?

    <p>Decrease in slow-wave sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do sleep and immune function share in terms of evolution?

    <p>They developed jointly to optimize survival and repair processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Immune Function & Sleep Deprivation

    • Sleep deprivation significantly reduces antibody production in response to immunization.
      • A study showed a 50% decrease in antibody response in sleep-deprived individuals compared to controls.
      • Even after recovering sleep, those previously sleep-deprived did not show an increase in antibody levels.
    • One night of 4-hour sleep can decrease immune cells by 75%.
    • Studies link insufficient sleep to an increased risk of cancer, particularly in the ovaries, lungs, and blood.
    • Shift work is considered a probable carcinogen, and short sleep duration is associated with higher mortality rates.

    Sleep Deprivation & Cancer Growth

    • Sleep loss can accelerate the growth of cancer cells.
    • In one experiment, mice with restricted sleep showed a 200% increase in tumor size and metastasis compared to mice with normal sleep.

    Sleep Deprivation & Metabolism

    • Sleep deprivation impairs glucose tolerance and is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
    • A study showed a 40% impairment in glucose tolerance after just 5 nights of 4-hour sleep.
    • This level of glucose intolerance is comparable to that of someone considered pre-diabetic.

    Leptin & Ghrelin

    • Leptin is a hormone that signals the body to stop eating and increase energy expenditure.
    • Ghrelin is a hormone that signals the body to eat and decrease energy expenditure.
    • Sleep deprivation disrupts the balance of these hormones, leading to:
      • Increased hunger levels
      • Cravings for high-carbohydrate and sugary foods.

    Sleep Deprivation, Weight Gain, & Obesity

    • Studies correlate a decrease in sleep duration across 60 years with an increase in obesity and diabetes.
    • Sleep deprivation may contribute to weight gain and obesity by disrupting hormone balance and increasing overall food intake.

    Overall Consequences of Sleep Deprivation on Immune Function

    • Poorer antibody response to flu vaccine.
    • Declines in natural-killer-cell activity.
    • Increased susceptibility to infection.

    Daylight Savings Time & Health

    • Loss of one hour of sleep associated with a 24% increase in heart attacks during the spring transition.
    • Daylight savings time is also linked to increased road traffic accidents, suicide rates, and harsher sentencing.
    • The fall transition, which provides one hour of extra sleep, is associated with a 21% decrease in heart attacks.

    Sleep and Immune Function

    • The immune system is highly complex and interacts with the nervous system.

    • Sleep and immune function are deeply intertwined, possibly co-evolving.

    • Sleep impacts immune function, influencing susceptibility to illness and recovery speed.

    Immune Function's Impact on Sleep

    • Immune challenges, such as infection, lead to increased cytokine production.

    • Cytokines trigger immune responses, often associated with fever, inflammation, and potentially sepsis.

    • Sepsis, a severe immune response, is a common cause of death following extended total sleep deprivation.

    • Sleep regulatory factors, such as cytokines, play a role in regulating NREM sleep.

    Sleep's Impact on Immune Function

    • Sleep deprivation increases susceptibility to illness and reduces vaccine effectiveness.

    • Short sleep duration increases the risk of developing a cold, independent of other factors.

    • Total sleep deprivation significantly reduces antibody-producing T-cells after vaccination, impairing immune response.

    • SWS (Slow-Wave Sleep) plays a crucial role in immune function. Higher SWS levels after vaccination correlate with increased antibody production.

    • Sleep deprivation disrupts the normal activity of the immune system, making individuals more vulnerable to illness.

    Sleep and Illness Recovery

    • Increased NREM sleep duration and intensity, triggered by somnogenic cytokines, facilitate recovery from infection and injury.

    • Robust increases in NREM sleep duration and delta-band EEG activity during infection significantly increase survival rates.

    • Sleep alterations, particularly increased NREM, are crucial for successful recovery from microbial challenges.

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    Explore the critical relationship between sleep deprivation and immune function, particularly how lack of sleep impacts antibody production and cancer growth. This quiz delves into the effects of insufficient sleep on immune cells, metabolism, and cancer risks, highlighting significant findings from recent studies.

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