It is difficult to resist food temptations when sleep deprived because
A) the cortical responses that help us resist temptation decrease.
B) the production of cortisol increases.
C) the production of ghrelin increases.
D) the decreased production of cortisol related to sleep loss increases hunger.

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Sleep deprivation affects the brain's ability to resist temptations by reducing the activity in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for self-control and decision-making.

It Is Difficult to Resist Food Temptations When Sleep Deprived