How does lack of sleep affect risk of injury? a. it causes distractions. b. it interferes with attention. c. it interferes with hearing. d. it causes illness.

A

Explanation:

Sleep deprivation causes a drop in cognitive capacity hence increases error rate during carrying out of tasks. It is believed that lack of sleep causes brain neurons to communicate ineffectively. Research has also shown that some accidents and mistakes in professions – such as in nuclear power plants  and surgery – are primarily caused by a sleep-deprived workforce.

The correct answer is option B. It interferes with attention.

Explanation:

Sleep deprivation is a condition in which an individual experience less sleep and keep failing to get enough sleep. The sleep amount depends on individual and varies person to person however one should get at least seven to eight hours each night to relax the mind and well-rested.

Lack of adequate proper sleep can affect several functions in such as an individual judgment, hallucination, mood, ability to learn and retain information, losing attention that can result in the risk of injury or accident.

Thus, the correct answer is option B. it interferes with attention.