Sleep and Consciousness Flashcards
1
Q
What is EEG?
A
It measures electrical activity of the brain.
2
Q
What is EOM?
A
It records eye movements.
3
Q
What is EMG?
A
It records muscle activity
4
Q
Delta waves, increased muscle relaxation, slow and regular breathing, drop in body temp.
A
Stage 3 & 4
5
Q
Mostly theta waves. Breathing and heart rate slow. Muscle tension and body temp drop.
A
Stage 1
6
Q
REM sleep. Brain waves look like you are awake but very low EMG. Heart beat and respiration becomes irregular.
A
Stage 5 REM sleep
7
Q
Sleep spindles.
A
Stage 2
