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olga55 [171]
3 years ago
5

Explain the adaptive-inactivity theory of sleep.

Biology
2 answers:
Anna11 [10]3 years ago
7 0
One of the earliest theories of sleep<span>, sometimes called the </span>adaptive<span> or evolutionary </span>theory<span>, suggests that </span>inactivity<span> at night is an </span>adaptation<span> that served a survival function by keeping organisms out of harm's way at times when they would be particularly vulnerable.</span>
mel-nik [20]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Adaptive theory of sleep is also called as evolutionary theory which states that period of inactivity evolved as a means of conservation of energy.

According to the adaptive inactivity theory of sleep all species have a adopted tendency to sleep at the time period when waking is dangerous for the species.

It says that sleeping is necessary and it is a strategy of the body to conserve energy in order to stay energetic and healthy.



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