Sleep Disorders

Question 1

circadian rhythm is controlled by the ___ ___ nucleus in the hypothalamus

Answer 1

suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus

Question 2

Orexin neurons are located in the lateral ____ and have excitatory projections to major sleep nuclei. Orexin neurons are most active when ____. If you do not have orexin, you might have a condition called ___

Answer 2

Orexin neurons are located in the lateral HYPOTHALAMUS and have excitatory projections to major sleep nuclei. Orexin neurons are most active when AWAKE. If you do not have orexin, you might have a condition called NARCOLEPSY

Question 3

when does growth hormone peak?

Answer 3

during sleep.

Question 4

Most common sleep disorder and its definition

Answer 4

general insomnia: complaint of difficulty initiating, maintainng sleep, waking too early or non-restorative sleep, despite having adequate opportunity and environment for sleep.

• can be due to trauma, poor sleep hygeien, drugs, idiopathic, medical conditio.

Question 5

treamtnent for general insomnia:

Answer 5

benzodiazepines, non benzos, TCAs SSRI histamine antagonist. CBT and sleep hygiene counselling