Sleep and Brain Functions Quiz
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What happens to the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain during sleep?

  • It increases and flushes out waste products (correct)
  • It decreases and accumulates waste products
  • It remains constant and does not affect waste products
  • It stops entirely, leading to waste accumulation

    • What is the impact of slow wave sleep on learning?

  • It helps consolidate learning (correct)
  • It causes memory loss
  • It disrupts the learning process
  • It has no effect on learning

    • What type of memory task showed improvement after a 1-hour nap?

  • Semantic memory task
  • Episodic memory task
  • Non-declarative memory task
  • Declarative memory task (correct)

    • What type of improvement was observed during REM sleep?

    <p>Improvement in non-declarative writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of deep sleep on hippocampal activation during the navigation task?

    <p>Distance to destination decreased after sleep for each subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the evidence that the sleeping brain is rehearsing information acquired during the previous day?

    <p>Groups of neurons in the hippocampus appear to replay their activity from a learning episode prior to sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Sleep and Brain Function

    • During sleep, the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain increases, allowing for the removal of waste products that can interfere with brain function.

    Sleep and Learning

    • Slow wave sleep plays a crucial role in consolidating memories, enhancing learning, and improving retention.
    • A 1-hour nap has been shown to improve performance on creative problem-solving tasks that require insightful solutions.

    Memory Consolidation During REM Sleep

    • During REM sleep, the brain replays and consolidates memories, strengthening the connections between neurons and enhancing memory retention.
    • Improvement in spatial memory was observed during REM sleep, indicating that the brain refines and strengthens spatial memories during this stage.

    Hippocampal Activation During Deep Sleep

    • Deep sleep has been shown to decrease hippocampal activation during the navigation task, indicating that the brain replays and consolidates spatial memories during this stage.

    Rehearsal of Information During Sleep

    • The sleeping brain has been found to replay and rehearse information acquired during the previous day, strengthening memories and improving retention.
    • This rehearsal process helps to solidify memories and improve learning outcomes.

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