HCC HCC Sleep, Recovery & Lifestyle Medicine

Question 1

According to sleep science, how many hours of sleep per night are recommended for most healthy adults by the National Sleep Foundation?

Accepted Answer

7–9 hours

Answer

4–5 hours

Answer

6–7 hours

Answer

10–12 hours

Question 2

Which hormone, produced by the pineal gland, signals the body that it is time to sleep and is often discussed in holistic coaching?

Accepted Answer

Melatonin

Answer

Cortisol

Answer

Serotonin

Answer

Testosterone

Question 3

A holistic coach helping a client improve sleep hygiene would most likely recommend:

Accepted Answer

Keeping a consistent sleep and wake schedule every day

Answer

Drinking caffeinated beverages in the evening

Answer

Exercising intensely within 30 minutes of bedtime

Answer

Sleeping in a warm, bright room

Question 4

The circadian rhythm operates on approximately what cycle length?

Accepted Answer

24-hour cycle

Answer

12-hour cycle

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48-hour cycle

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72-hour cycle

Question 5

Sleep deprivation is associated with elevated levels of which stress hormone that can contribute to weight gain and immune suppression?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

Answer

Melatonin

Answer

Oxytocin

Answer

Progesterone

Question 6

Which sleep stage is most associated with memory consolidation and cognitive restoration?

Accepted Answer

REM (rapid eye movement) sleep

Answer

Stage 1 (light sleep)

Answer

Stage 2 (sleep spindles)

Answer

Stage 3 (deep sleep) only