sleep / consciousness

Question 1

Circadian Rythm

Answer 1

natural body cycle that occurs over 24 hr period. 16 hr awake, 8 asleep. Can be affected by amount of exposure to light.

Question 2

REM rebound

Answer 2

the body makes up for lack of REM sleep.

Question 3

Sleep

Answer 3

unique state of consciousness, brain is still active but lacks awareness.

Question 4

EEG

Answer 4

most used tool to measure brain activity while sleeping

Question 5

Awake

Answer 5

beta brain waves

Question 6

Drowsy

Answer 6

Alpha brain waves

Question 7

Stage 1 NREM Sleep

Answer 7

mixture of alpha and theta brain waves. Associated with hallucinations and hypnic jerks

Question 8

Stage 2 NREM Sleep

Answer 8

Sleep spindles, K complexes, theta brain waves, and beginnings of delta waves.

Question 9

Stage 3 NREM Sleep

Answer 9

Mixture of theta and delta brain waves

Question 10

REM

Answer 10

rapid eye movement

Question 11

NREM

Answer 11

non rapid eye movement

Question 12

Stage 4 NREM sleep

Answer 12

delta brain waves

Question 13

REM Sleep

Answer 13

Fast, active brain waves accompanied by rapid eye movements

Question 14

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

Answer 14

activated by light and tells pineal gland to release melatonin.