Question

which of the following is a health consequence of insufficient sleep?
obesity
reduced immune function
all of these answers are correct
increased blood pressure
question 37 2.5 pts
one important regulator of sleep - wake cycles is the hormone ____, which is released by an endocrine structure called the ____.
melatonin; pituitary gland
dopamine; pineal gland
melatonin; pineal gland
serotonin; pituitary gland

Explanation:

Insufficient sleep can lead to obesity due to hormonal imbalances affecting appetite - regulating hormones like leptin and ghrelin. It can reduce immune function as the body doesn't have enough time to produce immune - fighting cells. Also, it can increase blood pressure by disrupting the body's normal regulatory mechanisms. Melatonin is a key hormone in sleep - wake cycles, released by the pineal gland.

Answer:

First question: C. All of these answers are correct
Second question: C. Melatonin; pineal gland