the sleep/wake cycle

Question 1

consciousness

Answer 1

the state of being aware and able to precise thoughts, feelings, or sensation

Question 2

circadian rhythm

Answer 2

influences patterns of alertness, hormone release, and body temperature

Question 3

jet lag

Answer 3

temporary disruption of the bodies circadian rhythm due to rapid travel across time zones.

Question 4

shift work

Answer 4

non-typical work hours (night shift)

Question 5

NREM stage 1

Answer 5

The first stage of nonrapid eye movement sleep characterized by in and out of sleep. such as watching TV and feeling yourself doze off then you trigger awakening and feel your body jerk.

Question 6

NREM stage 2

Answer 6

Sleeping but not deep sleeping, can we woken up easily

Question 7

NREM stage 3

Answer 7

the deepest stage of non rapid eye movement. While you are in this stage your brain and body will regain energy, repair tissues, and remove waste products. Promoting physical and mental well being

Question 8

REM sleep

Answer 8

characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreams, and muscle paralysis

Question 9

REM rebound

Answer 9

when you sleep for a long period of time after not sleeping a good amount during the week. (making up sleep)

Question 10

Activation-synthesis (dreams)

Answer 10

A theory that proposes that dreams are the result of a random neural activity

Question 11

Consolidation theory (dreams)

Answer 11

When the brain organizes and integrates information acquired throughout the day. (dreaming about someone you’ve seen thought the day even if you don’t remember seeing them)

Question 12

Insomnia

Answer 12

A sleep disorder by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep

Question 13

Narcolepsy

Answer 13

sudden extreme daytime sleepiness, sudden episodes of muscle weakness, sleep paralysis and hall during sleep or awakening

Question 14

Narcolepsy

Answer 14

sudden extreme daytime sleepiness, sudden episodes of muscle weakness, sleep paralysis and hall during sleep or awakening

Question 15

Sleep apnea

Answer 15

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breathing during sleep. Can lead to disrupted sleep patterns, daytime fatigue, and other health problems

Question 16

REM sleep behavior disorder

Answer 16

A sleep disorder where individuals physically act out their dreams. Potentially causing injury to themselves or others due to the loss of muscle paralysis

Question 17

Somnambulism

Answer 17

A sleep disorder commonly known as sleep walking. This is characterized by walking or performing other activities while still asleep. Often happens during non-REM sleep. These sleep stages can result in injury’s or accidents