Sleep Flashcards
What is sleep?
A reversible state of unconsciousness.
Where is sleep regulated?
within the brainstem and hypothalamus.
How does the brainstem and hypothalamus regulate sleep?
Through GABA and ACh.
What are the functions of sleep?
Physical restoration
Memory
Learning
What is the latin meaning of Circadian rhythm?
“around a day”
What does the circadian rhythm do?
Operates as a internal clock.
What does the supra-chiasmatic nucleus (SCN) signal?
It signals other pats of the brain controlling hormones, body temp, and other functions that regulate sleep.
What happens when the SCN is exposed to the first light each day?
It signals the increase of body temp, and releases cortisol.
What happens when the SCN is exposed to darkness?
The release of melatonin from the pineal gland happens.
What are characteristics of REM sleep?
Mental restoration
Active brain, quiet body
Driven by circadian pressure
What are characteristics of Non REM sleep?
Physical restoration
quiet brain, active body
Driven by homeostatic pressure.
What percent of sleep is spent in Non-REM?
75-80%
What percent of sleep is stage 1 of Non-REM?
2-5%
What percent of sleep is stage 2 of Non-REM?
45-55%
What percent of sleep is stage 3 of Non-REM?
3-8%
What percent of sleep is stage 4 of Non-REM?
10-15%
What waves are characteristic of stage 3 and stage 4 of Non-REM?
slow wave or delta sleep.
What percent of sleep is REM sleep?
20-25%
How often do you cycle between Non-REM and REM sleep?
About ever 90 min
How long is Normal Sleep Latency?
10-15 min
True or False: Normal sleep need varies from 5-10 hours.
True.
What factors determine the amount of sleep needed?
Dependent on age and genetic influence.
All of the following are why sleep is important except?
- Affects how we feel, look and function.
- Support immune system
- Support metabolism of glucose
- Improve productivity and performance
- All of the above are why sleep is important.
- all of the above are why sleep is important.
What results from inadequate sleep?
- mood changes
2. reduction in productivity
How much sleep does the CDC recommend for infants?
12-18 hours