What is Sleep?
Sleep is a _____ and _____ process that affects how you function.
complex and dynamic
Sleep can build resilience to ....
stress
What are chemicals that send messages to different nerve cells in the brain?
Neurotransmitters
In order to ensure you get enough sleep you should incorporate a stop time into your day when you put done ___
work
Do doctors recommend sleeping with the tv on or off?
Off
What type of cell communication does the brain control?
Nerve Cell
Poor sleep patterns are linked to insulin resistance and results in an increased risk of
type 2 diabetes
Which neurotransmitter reduces the activity of brain cells?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Completing all ____ in a timely manner allows more time for sleep
assignments
If someone can't fall asleep they are advised to count ____?
Sheep
What does sleep remove in your brain?
Toxins
During deep sleep, the body repairs and regenerates tissues, muscles, and bones. This is an example of...
Cellular Repair
What is synthesized by enzymes in the brain, promotes the release of adenosine?
Nitric Oxide
Limiting ____ before bed can promote relaxation
stressors
You should drink warm ___ if you can't fall asleep
milk
what is this is controlled by a biological clock that responds to light cues, it produces the hormone melatonin at night, and stops its production when it senses light?
circadian rhythm
sleep is linked to a stronger ______ system, making it easier for your body to fight off infections.
immune
A buildup of ____ while remaining awake promotes sleep.
Adenosine
One should avoid eating when?
at late hours
sleep
The body craves sleep, and through the day your desire for sleep builds. What is this desire called?
sleep drive
Sleep is essential for maintaining brain health and reducing of which the risk of neurodegenerative diseases?
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Melatonin is derived from _____ and _____
tryptophan or serotonin
How many hours of sleep are recommended?
8 hours or more
What brand of melatonin is most commonly used? (ex. bath salts)
Dr. Teals