Regarding the function of sleep and the effects of sleep loss, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Most people who have not slept for a day or two can still do interesting or complex mental tasks.
B)If a task is monotonous, such as factory work or air traffic control, no amount of sleep loss is safe.
C)Brief shifts in brain activity to the pattern normally recorded during sleep are called sleep apneas.
D)Coffee can help sleepiness, but if one is struggling to stay awake while driving, it is best to stop and take a short nap.

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Brief shifts in brain activity to the pattern normally recorded during sleep are not called sleep apneas; they are more accurately described as microsleeps. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.

Regarding the Function of Sleep and the Effects of Sleep