Sleep 45 Flashcards
Melatonin
Pineal gland
Less alert
Sleep hormone secretion
Growth hormone
Cortisol
Inhibited during sleep
Stimulating hormone
Wakefulness hormones
Acetylcholine, dopamine, noradrenaline
Alcohol
Disrupts REM sleep
Worn off: may have nightmares
Tolerant: unable to sleep and irritable
Insomnia
Inability to fall asleep or remain asleep
Stimulus control
Creating a sleep environment that promotes sleep
Cognitive therapy
Learning to develop positive thoughts and beliefs about sleep
Sleep restriction
Following a program that limits time in bed
Hyper insomnia
Obtains sufficient sleep at night but still cannot stay awake during the day
Hypersomnia
Not psychotic disorder
CNS damage, kidney, liver, diabetic acidosis, hypothyroidism
Narcolepsy
Caused by lack of hypocretin in CNS that regulates sleep
Dreams right away
15-30 yrs old
Sleep apnea
Frequent short breathing pauses during sleep
Requirements for sleep apnea
More than 5 episodes longer than 10 seconds per 1 hour
Three common types of apnea
Obstructive
Central
Mixed
Sodium oxybate
Xyrem
Treat cataplexy
Date rape drug
Parasomnia
Behavior that may interfere with sleep and may even occur during sleep