Sleep Basics
This hormone helps you feel sleepy at night.
What is Melatonin
This sleep stage in is known for vivid dreams
What is REM sleep
What is Insomnia
This machine records brain waves while people sleep.
What is an EEG
One theory says sleep helps the brain and body with restoration and this.
What is recovery
Your body's internal 24-hour clock is called this.
What is the Circadian Rhythm
Stage 3 sleep is also called this
What is slow-wave sleep
This type of light from phones and tablets suppresses melatonin the most
What is Blue Light
True or False: Scientists fully understand why humans sleep
What is false
Scientists undertsand HOW we sleep, but they still debate this.
what is why do we sleep
Stages 1,2, and 3 are part of this type of sleep
What is non-REM sleep
People with this sleep disorder may suddenly fall asleep during the day
What is Narcolepsy
Looking at screens before bed can trick the brain into thinking it is still this time of day.
What is daytime
Scientists think sleep helps the brain organize and store these.
What are memories
Lights help regulate this daily body rhythm
What is the sleep-wake cycle
Scientists believe REM sleep may help with the brain's process related to learning
What is Memory Consolidation
Sleep disorders can negatively affect memory, mood, attention, and this school-related skill.
What is learning (or academic performance)
Sleep stages differ in these three things measured by scientists.
What are neural activity, eye movement, and muscle activity
True or False: Sleep affects mood, attention, memory, and school performance.
What is True
What is the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)
During REM sleep, most muscles become temporarily...
What is Paralyzed/Inactive
Loud snoring is commonly linked to this sleep disorder
What is Sleep Apnea
Blue light affects sleep because it suppresses this hormone that helps make people feel tired.
What is melatonin
Myth or Fact: Sleep only affects how tired you feel and does not affect learning or mood.
What is a Myth