So i did another sleep quiz

Ye i am bored so i have done anotherone just to see how much i know lol.

Your Score

6 out of 10 (60%)

Your Summary

Incorrect Q1: Alcohol makes you snore louder

You said: False

Incorrect – alcohol relaxes the tissue at the back of your throat, causing it to collapse into the airway and vibrate easier.

Correct Q2: Dolphins do not sleep

You said: False

Correct – dolphins do sleep, but only with one half of their brain at a time. They are conscious breathers, meaning they need to keep breathing while they sleep.

Incorrect Q3: The wife of the 1992 British Snoring champion is deaf in one ear. How loud was his snore?

You said: 65 decibels

Incorrect – the answer is 92 decibels. Champion Melvin Switzer had a 92 decibel snore – louder than a pneumatic drill. Learn more about snoring.

Incorrect Q4: Cows can sleep and dream while standing up

You said: True

Incorrect – cows can sleep standing up, but can only dream lying down.

Correct Q5: What is the current record for the longest period without sleep?

You said: 11 days

Correct – in 1965, Randy Gardner, a 17-year-old high school student, stayed awake for a record-breaking 264 hours (about 11 days). Four days in he began hallucinating and thought he was a famous black footballer.

Correct Q6: Fish close their eyes when they sleep

You said: False

Correct – fish cannot close their eyes because they don’t have eyelids. It is controversial as to whether fish sleep at all.

Correct Q7: Sleep can be divided into different stages

You said: True

Correct – sleep can be divided into non-REM sleep and REM sleep. Non-REM can be further divided into four stages. More about the science of sleep.

Incorrect Q8: How long does a complete sleep cycle last?

You said: Around seven to nine hours

Incorrect – the answer is around 90 minutes. One complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 to 100 minutes so during an average sleep period, a person will experience four to five complete sleep cycles. More about the science of sleep.

Correct Q9: It is possible to sleep with your eyes open

You said: True

Correct – many parents claim their babies sleep with their eyes open or partially open. Sleepwalkers are technically asleep even though they have their eyes open and appear to be awake.

Correct Q10: Driver sleepiness is the cause of around 20% of accidents on long journeys.

You said: True

Correct – most accidents occur between 2 – 6am and 2 – 4pm. Men aged between 18 – 30 account for around 50% of sleep-related accidents.

So ye not that bad 6 out of 10 lol

Over ‘n’ Out =]

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