Sleep Flashcards

1
Q

Awake (eyes open) Brain Waves

A

Beta (highest freq, lowest amplitude)

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Awake (eyes closed) Brain Waves

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Alpha

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3
Q

Stage N1

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Light sleep
Theta waves (when actually asleep. When falling asleep maybe some alpha mixed in)
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4
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Stage N2

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Deeper sleep, when bruxism occurs. Sleep spindles and K complexes

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5
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Stage N3

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Deepest non-REM sleep (slow wave sleep). When sleepwalking, night terrors, and bedwetting occurs.
Delta waves (lowest frequency, highest amplitude)
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REM Sleep

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Loss of motor tone, erection, etc
Beta waves (like awake)
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7
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Things that Decrease Stage 3 Sleep (5)

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Age, benzos, alcohol, depression, imipramine

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