Which statement does not support the repair theory's attempt to explain why we sleep?
A) during sleep the secretion of growth hormone increases
B) during sleep there is an increase in the body's release of immune cells
C) during wakefulness there is a decline in the brain's energy stores
D) sleep protects us from dangers that we cannot see at night

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The repair theory argues that we sleep to repair and restore our bodies, not to protect us from dangers we cannot see at night. Therefore, statement D does not support the repair theory's explanation of why we sleep.

Which Statement Does Not Support the Repair Theory's Attempt to Explain