Multiple choice general knowledge

A person will die from total lack of sleep sooner than from starvation. Death will occur about 10 days without sleep, while starvation takes a few weeks.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

While total sleep deprivation is eventually fatal, death typically occurs after 10-14 days without sleep, not sooner than starvation which takes weeks to months. However, the exact timeline for sleep deprivation fatality is debated and varies. The claim of dying sooner from sleep lack is inaccurate.

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