Bats need a lot of sleep because their high waking metabolism produces ________ that are toxic to neurons.
A) growth hormones
B) high melatonin levels
C) free radicals
D) alpha waves

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Bats have a high waking metabolism, which produces free radicals that can damage neurons. Therefore they need more sleep to allow their bodies to repair and recover from this damage.

Bats Need a Lot of Sleep Because Their High Waking