Sleep Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the order of sleep waves?
A
Beta, alpha, theta, and delta.
2
Q
What does REM stand for?
A
Rapid Eye Movement
3
Q
What happens during REM sleep?
A
Mind and brain heals. Dreaming and Nightmares take place.
4
Q
How long are sleep cycles?
A
90 minutes long.
5
Q
What happens in delta sleep?
A
Body heals. Night terrors and sleep walking may take place.
6
Q
What happens to the length of REM sleep as the number or hours of sleep increases?
A
The time someone is in REM increases.
7
Q
What is Paradoxical Sleep?
A
Brain waves look like you’re awake when you are really asleep/REM sleep.
