Why does the sun cause some to feel sleepy?
2007-01-26 07:58:57 · 5 answers · asked by thenovice 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Lying in the sun heats the body up, and we generate heat internally when we move around a lot. So for some people, the body compensates by making us sleepy so we don't move around and generate that extra internal heat. Its the body's way of dealing with the additional heat being absorbed.
2007-01-26 14:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people feel sleepy in sunlight because of the comfortable warmth that goes along with the sunlight. It is caused by the infrared energy that accompanies the light. It's like having a warm blanket to sleep under.
2007-01-26 16:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by Twizard113 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Very bright light will cause your eyes to close to protect them from the light. Once your eyes are closed, it's easier to feel sleepy.
2007-01-26 16:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it warms us which can cause us to become sleepy.
2007-01-30 08:09:59 · answer #4 · answered by pnn177 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you can easier feel a sleep.
2007-01-26 16:07:08 · answer #5 · answered by lil boosie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋