sleep Flashcards
1
Q
Stages of sleep
A
- Brief, transitional, easy to wake
- Light, less aware of environment
3,4. deep sleep, sws
REM (Rapid eye movement) sleep cycles every 90 mins
2
Q
Not enough sleep
A
Impaired memory
Trouble concentrating
Decreased optimism and sociability
Impaired creativity and innovation
3
Q
Sleep disorders
A
Sleep apnea
restless legs syndrome
narcolepsy
somnambulism
4
Q
Sleep apnea
A
interrupted breathing during sleep. accompanied by snoring.
5
Q
Restless legs syndrome
A
unpleasant crawling, prickling in legs and feet
6
Q
Narcolepsy
A
sleep attacks. you feel like you need to sleep. you will fall asleep without stopping it.
7
Q
somnambulism
A
sleep walking
8
Q
dreams
A
altered state of consciousness.
no biological function
always have dreams. Rem dreams are crazy
9
Q
biological clock
A
circadian rhythm every 24-25 hours
controlling sleep wake cycle, body temp, mormones
needs light to maintain
