Conscious Flashcards
Circadian rhythm
Biological clock that regulates temperature and hormonal cycles
Alpha waves
- Wakeful but relaxed
NREM
(Stage 1) Quick movement to wake up, hypnogogic, when brain slows down
Hypnagogic
Drowsy state that occurs in the transition from wake to sleep
Stage 2
Relax more deeply, 20 minutes, asleep I can be awake easily
Sleep spindles
(Stage 2) Bursts of coherent brain activity That can be seen on an EEG
Sleep cycle is
90 minutes
REM sleep a.k.a.
Paradoxical sleep
REM is when u
Dream
Suprachiasmatic nucleus
Releases melatonin, works with pineal gland, when the sun goes down melatonin is slowly released, regulates circadian rhythm, hypothalamus
EEG
See if brain dead, seizures, REM sleep study, sleep disorders
Somnambulism a.k.a
Sleep walking
Insomnia
Can’t sleep or stay asleep
Narcolepsy
Being tired and falling asleep randomly (nia nal)
Depressants
Relaxation