Summer and Freddy are walking through the woods late at night. "It's so dark out here, we could walk over a cliff without even knowing it or get attacked by a bear!" says Freddy, "We should be asleep in bed instead of walking around at night." Freddy's comment reflects the logic behind which explanation of why we sleep?
A) activation-synthesis
B) preserve and protect
C) restore and repair
D) problem-solving

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Freddy's comment reflects the "preserve and protect" explanation of why we sleep, suggesting that avoiding danger (like walking over cliffs or encountering bears at night) is a reason for sleep, to keep us safe during vulnerable hours.

Summer and Freddy Are Walking Through the Woods Late at Night