Regarding the function of sleep and the effects of sleep loss,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Sleep helps keep the brain healthy by regulating its temperature, conserving energy, and aiding brain development and repair.
B) Most people who have not slept for a day or two can still do interesting or complex mental tasks.
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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Sleep apneas are not brief shifts in brain activity; they are pauses in breathing during sleep. The correct term for brief shifts in brain activity to the sleep pattern is "microsleeps."

Regarding the Function of Sleep and the Effects of Sleep