Which of the following supports the restorative hypothesis of sleep?

A. A hummingbird, which has a very fast metabolism, sleeps for more hours per day than a buffalo, which has a slow metabolism.
B. A hummingbird, which has a very fast metabolism, sleeps for fewer hours per day than a buffalo, which has a slow metabolism.
C. A rabbit, which is prey, sleeps for more hours per day than a bear, which is a predator.
D. A rabbit, which is prey, sleeps for fewer hours per day than a bear, which is a predator.


Answer: A

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