Sleep Stages/waves Flashcards
1
Q
Sleep spindles
A
12-14 Hz
Brain decreasing its response to external stimuli
2
Q
K complexes
A
High amplitude followed by negative wave
Triggered by sudden noise
3
Q
Stage 1
A
Theta
Sleep spindles
Transition between wakefulness and sleep
4
Q
Stage 2
A
Sleep spindles
K complexes
Theta
5
Q
Stage 3
A
Delta
Sleep spindles
6
Q
Stage 4
A
More delta than 3
Sleep spindles
7
Q
REM
A
Beta
PGO