Sleep Flashcards
1
Q
Awake (eyes open) Brain Waves
A
Beta (highest freq, lowest amplitude)
2
Q
Awake (eyes closed) Brain Waves
A
Alpha
3
Q
Stage N1
A
Light sleep Theta waves (when actually asleep. When falling asleep maybe some alpha mixed in)
4
Q
Stage N2
A
Deeper sleep, when bruxism occurs. Sleep spindles and K complexes
5
Q
Stage N3
A
Deepest non-REM sleep (slow wave sleep). When sleepwalking, night terrors, and bedwetting occurs. Delta waves (lowest frequency, highest amplitude)
6
Q
REM Sleep
A
Loss of motor tone, erection, etc Beta waves (like awake)
7
Q
Things that Decrease Stage 3 Sleep (5)
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Age, benzos, alcohol, depression, imipramine