Chapter 34 Flashcards
what is rest
a condition in which the body is in a decreased state of activity
what is sleep?
a state of rest accompanied by altered consciousness and relative inactivity
sleep health
promotes sleep as a positive measurable attribute
what two systems work together to control the cyclic nature of sleep?
the reticular activating system (RAS)
Bulbar synchronizing region
What neurotransmitters are involved with the sleeping process
norepinephrine and acetylcholine
GAmma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Melatonin
What are Circadian Rhythms
biological clocks are influenced by internal and external factors and regulate biological functions in humans
What are the psychological effects of insufficient sleep?
anxiety personal conflicts depression gastrointestinal symptoms increase in type II diabetes hypertension higher rates of cardiovascular disease substance abuse
what is SWSD
shift work sleep disorder from extended work shifts
What are factors affecting rest and sleep
development motivation culture lifestyle and habits physical activity and exercise dietary habits smoking environmental factors psychological stress illness medications
what medications affect REM sleep?
barbiturates, amphetamines, antidepressants
What is insomnia
a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, intermittent sleep or maintaining sleep
What is OSA
Obstructive breathing disorder throat muscles intermittently relax and block the airway during sleep, causing breathing to repeatedly start and stop
What is Idiopathic hypersomnia
excessive sleep, particularly during the day
fall asleep during work, while eating or during conversations
What is Narcolepsy?
excessive daytime sleepiness and frequent overwhelming urges to sleep or inadvertent daytime lapses into sleep
What is Comnambulism?
sleepwalking
