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big1devin

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following animals spend about 14 hours per day sleeping?
 
  A) cows
  B) horses
  C) giant sloths
  D) cats
  E) deer

Question 2

The fact that most birds and mammals sleep even if it puts them at risk suggests that
 
  A) sleep serves an important physiological function.
  B) sleep serves a cognitive function.
  C) people should sleep as much as they can.
  D) all of the above
  E) both B and C


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
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