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Sleep and Consciousness Flashcards

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What is melatonin?

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A hormone that induces sleep and is sercreted in dark conditions.

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What is the deepest sleep stage of NREM?

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Stage 4- roughly 30 minutes long 1hr after we fall asleep

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What happens when you are sleep deprived?

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Behavioral and cognitive changes, loss of consciousness

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What is the circadian rhythm?

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Internal body clock(24hr sleep-wake cycle)

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