Which of the following statements is true of sleep?
A)Older people need more sleep than younger adults.
B)Teenagers sleep eight hours a day.
C)Newborn babies sleep less than 10 hours a day.
D)People need more sleep when they are under stress.

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When people are under stress, their bodies release cortisol, which interferes with sleep. This can result in a need for more sleep to make up for the poor quality of sleep obtained while under stress. A, B, and C are all false statements.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Sleep