Sleep

Question 1

Describe sleep

Answer 1

A state in which a person lacks conscious awareness of environmental surroundings but can be easily aroused.

Question 2

Describe the importance of sleep

Answer 2

for healthy mood
behavior
physical functioning
survival.

Question 3

Sleep influences (6)

Answer 3

Glucose
Immune
Themperature
Hormone
Memory
Mood

Question 4

System that regulates wake

Answer 4

Reticular Activating System (RAS) in brainstem
Activates neurotransmitters to signal the thalamus and cerebral cortex

Question 5

Neurotransmitters that influence REM sleep

Answer 5

acetylcholine and norepinephrine

Question 6

Neurotransmitters that influence N-REM sleep

Answer 6

serotonin and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Question 7

———— Circadian rhythms influence patterns of biologic and behavioral functions.
Diurnal
Nocturnal

Answer 7

Circadian rhythm
primarily active during the day
most of their activity during the night

Question 8

strongest cue for sleep-wake rhythm

Answer 8

Light