Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

state true or false - When you sleep, you grow by about 8mm (0.3in). The next day you shrink back to your former height

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

During sleep, the intervertebral discs in your spine rehydrate and expand, making you slightly taller. Throughout the day, gravity compresses these discs, causing you to lose that height. The 8mm figure is reasonable.