Conscious Flashcards

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Circadian rhythm

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Biological clock that regulates temperature and hormonal cycles

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2
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Alpha waves

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  1. Wakeful but relaxed
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3
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NREM

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(Stage 1) Quick movement to wake up, hypnogogic, when brain slows down

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Hypnagogic

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Drowsy state that occurs in the transition from wake to sleep

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Stage 2

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Relax more deeply, 20 minutes, asleep I can be awake easily

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Sleep spindles

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(Stage 2) Bursts of coherent brain activity That can be seen on an EEG

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7
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Sleep cycle is

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90 minutes

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REM sleep a.k.a.

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Paradoxical sleep

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REM is when u

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Dream

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10
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Suprachiasmatic nucleus

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Releases melatonin, works with pineal gland, when the sun goes down melatonin is slowly released, regulates circadian rhythm, hypothalamus

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EEG

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See if brain dead, seizures, REM sleep study, sleep disorders

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Somnambulism a.k.a

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Sleep walking

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13
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Insomnia

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Can’t sleep or stay asleep

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14
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Narcolepsy

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Being tired and falling asleep randomly (nia nal)

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15
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Depressants

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Relaxation

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16
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BarBiturates

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Highly addictive, helps with insomnia and others

17
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Opiates

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Pain relieving

18
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Stimulants

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Euphoria, relaxation, confidence, energy, coffee and meth

19
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Hallucinogens

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Relief of pain, distortion of time, drug is altering your brain

20
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Sleep rebound

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When your very sleep deprived

21
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Theta waves r in stage

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2

22
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REM sleep has what kind of brain waves

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Beta