Sleep

Question 1

Why do we sleep

Answer 1

Our body needs rest to function properly. Repair damage to brain cells. Rest, rejuvenate and replenish. Also conserve energy for the day

Question 2

What happens when we sleep

Answer 2

REM: rapid eye movement
NREM: non rapid eye movement

Question 3

What happens if we do not sleep

Answer 3

Our body cannot function properly and prevents the s to carry out daily actions. Emotionally will effect our attitude and communications

Question 4

How much sleep do we need

Answer 4

Teenagers should have 8 hours of sleep. Young children/ babies will have 10+ hours. Elder people will have a small amount.

Question 5

Sleep phenomena

Answer 5

Sleep talking, walking & eating whilst in a state of sleep. Unaware they are doing the action

Question 6

REM behaviour distorter

Answer 6

Sleeper doesn’t reach muscle atonia (paralysis)

Acts out dreams whilst laying down, thrashing around of their limbs- can cause harm to person or sleep partner

Question 7

Sleep paralysis

Answer 7

Opposite of REM Behaviour disorder. Waking suddenly out of REM and the muscles do not come out of anatonia (cannot move muscles)

Question 8

What is sleep

Answer 8

A state of conscious where the individual is unresponsive to external factors