Sleep Flashcards
How much sleep should a teenager get a night?
8-10 Hours
How much growth hormone is released during sleep?
50-80%
What sleep efficient is needed for good health?
90%
Is medicated sleep the same as natural sleep?
No
In which state of sleep do you dream?
Rapid Eye Movement sleep
What is the biggest cause of road accidents in the Untied States?
Fatigue, from not enough sleep
What are the three main reasons of sleep?
Immune function, Metabolic Function, Brain Plasticity
What stage sleep are you in whilst sleep walking?
Stage 1
Doing what throughout the day leads to more deep sleep at night?
Physical Activity
Does lack of sleep affect organs?
Yes, hearts from people that are sleep deprived are less healthy
Does lack of sleep affect hormones?
Yes, such as stomach deprived hormones like ghrelin and leptin
Do adults need more sleep than teenagers?
No, the older you get the less sleep you require as the brain would be developed
Does lack affect reaction time?
Yes, as we become fatigued
Can artificial light reduce melanin levels?
Yes
What are some diseases can lack of sleep can cause?
Obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes