importance of sleep Flashcards

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the sleep cycle

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  • biological clock based on 24h sleep-wake cycle
  • circadian rhythm
  • internal clock
  • controlled by brain precesses in response to wake/sleep hours and daylight/darkness
  • darkness increases melatonin hormone which increases sleepiness
  • internal clock disrupted by work, travel, early school starts, daylight deprivation, over exposure to artificial light at night
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stages of sleep

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NON REM
- stage N1
- stage N2
- stage N3
- stage N4
REM

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Non REM stage N1

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  • transition to sleep
  • eyes moving slowly, muscle activity slows, easily awakened
  • lasts about 5 minutes
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Non REM stage N2

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  • light but true sleep
  • eye mvt stops, heart rate slows, body temp drops
  • lasts from 10-25min
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Non REM stage N3 + N4

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deep sleep and very deep sleep
- deep sleep, very slow brain waves
- physically restorative

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REM

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  • dream stage of sleep
  • starts 70-90 min after falling asleep
  • Rapid Eye Movement
  • shallow breathing
  • HR and BP increases
  • arms and legs paralyzed
  • sufficient REM positively correlated w/ cognitive function, creativity, memory consolidation
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the sleep cycle

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  • composed of REM and NON REM stages
  • the amount of time spent in each cycle changes as the night progresses
  • most deep sleep occurs in the first half of the night
  • later in the night stage N2 and REM alternate
  • REM sleep lengthens in the early morning hours
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importance of REM and deep sleep

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  • all stages important but especially N3-N4 and REM sleep
  • N3-N4: swim growth and dev, repairing muscles and tissues, boosting immune function
    -the body will prioritize deep sleep over REM sleep if sleep is insufficient
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% of sleep stages

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50% stage 2
20% in REM
30% all other stages

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importance of REM sleep

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  • renews the mind by assisting w/ learning and memory
  • the brain consolidates and processes information learned throughout the day
  • forms neural connection assisting w/ memory function
  • neurotransmitter boost, including mood enhancers such as serotonin and dopamine
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recommended hours of sleep

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*you’re than 4months: sleep pattern vary
*babies 4months-1y/o: 12-16h/day
*1-2 y/o: 11-14h/day
*3-5 y/o: 10-13h/day
*6-12y/o: 9-12h/day
*13-18 y/o: 8-10h/day

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extrinsic factors of getting less sleep

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  • increased social opportunities and obligations
    -ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
  • 24/7 availability of commodities and technology
  • extracurricular activities
  • sports commitments
  • less parental monitoring as adolescents age
  • part time work
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importance of sleep across childhood and adolescents

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physical, cognitive and emotional impact
- alertness and attention
- cognitive performance
- resiliency
- vocabulary acquisition
- learning and memory
- growth, especially during infancy
- memory consolidation in toddlers
- executive attention
- motor skill dev

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consequence of inadequate sleep

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  • allergic rhinitis
  • immune system dysfunction
  • anxiety and depression
  • long term negative effects on academic performance and issues of mental health, including risk taking behaviour and substance abuse
  • focus, attention
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insufficient sleep and childhood obesity

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  • hormones: increase ghrelin and decreased leptin
  • changes in eating behaviour
  • reduced PA/ increased sedentary
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