Sleep Flashcards
1
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The reversible behavioural state of perceptual disengagement from and unresponsiveness to the environment
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Sleep
2
Q
When Sleep monitoring the device used to measure a person’s brain waves
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Electroencephalogram
3
Q
The Central pacemaker of the Circadian timing system and regulates most circadian rhythms in the body
A
Suprachiasmatic nucleus
SCN
4
Q
Where is the SCN located?
A
Hypothalamus
5
Q
synthesised in the pineal gland and retina is the hormone—-
A
melatonin
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