Sleep deprivation is associated with
A) few, if any, serious physical effects.
B) reduced release of growth hormone and impaired healing of injuries.
C) lower metabolic rates and need for nutrients.
D) impaired immune response in children but not in adults.

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Sleep deprivation can lead to reduced release of growth hormone, which affects tissue repair and healing of injuries. This can also affect the immune system, making it more difficult to fight off infections. Lower metabolic rates and need for nutrients are not associated with sleep deprivation, and there is no evidence that impaired immune response only affects children and not adults.

Sleep Deprivation Is Associated with