4.2 Sleep Flashcards
1
Q
What is used to characterize patterns of sleep by visualizing patterns of brain activity?
A
Electroencephalography
2
Q
How does the hypothalamus help control sleep-wake cycles?
A
Contains the SCN; which is the biological clock of the body
3
Q
How does the thalamus help control sleep-wake cycles?
A
The thalamus regulates slow-wave sleep
4
Q
How does the pons help control sleep-wake cycles?
A
The pons regulates rapid eye movement (REM) sleep
5
Q
What gland secretes both FSH and LH during sleep?
A
The pituitary gland
6
Q
Why are FSH and LH important?
A
FSH and LH are important in regulating the reproductive system
7
Q
The pituitary gland secretes what type of hormone during sleep? (Besides FSH and LH)
A
Growth hormones
