The physiology of sleep (Won't be in Exam) Flashcards
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20.1 Outline the processes of sleep.
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20.2 Explain the stages of sleep.
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20.3 Describe the structure and functioning of the Reticular Activating System.
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20.4 Describe the neurobiology associated with sleep and wakefulness.
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Functions of sleep?
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- Immune function
- Reduce caloric use
- Restores brain energy stores
- Glymphatic function
- Restores wake-induced performance degradation
- Connectivity function
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Sleep deprivation effects
Short term
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- Behaviour changes
- Increased pain sensitivity
- Decreased performance
- Decreased response to hypoxia
- Lowered temperature
- Changes in immune function
- Changes in hormone regulation
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Sleep deprivation effects
Long term
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- Obesity in adults and children
- Diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance
- Cardiovascular disease and hypertension
- Anxiety symptoms
- Depressed mood
- Alcohol use
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Risk Factors
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Caffeine
Alcholol
Drugs
Shift work
jet Lag
Noise
Light anxiety
Caregiving
Sleep Disorders
Pain
Restrictive lung diseases
Chronic kidney diseases
Psychiatric disorders
Some medications
