Animals and their sleep
This term describes a deep, long-term sleep that some animals enter to survive winter.
Hibernation
a sleep disorder that makes people feel excessively tired during the day despite getting an adequate amount of sleep.
Narcolepsy
8-10 hours
What does REM stand for
Rapid Eye Movement
Spending up to 22 hours a day sleeping, this Australian marsupial is considered the sleepiest mammal.
Koala
A condition that causes a very strong urge to move the legs, and difficulty keeping asleep.
Restless Leg Syndrome
The use of this type of device before bed can make it harder to fall asleep.
phones or electronic devices
A feeling of a lack of mental or physical energy
Fatigue
These large, long-necked mammals require only about 30 minutes to 2 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period.
giraffes
A sleep disorder that can be characterized by trouble falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night, or waking up too early.
Insomnia
you should avoid consuming this substance 6-8 hours before bed
Caffeine
The body’s approximately 24-hour internal clock that helps coordinate the timing of a wide range of physical and mental functions, including sleep.
Circadian rhythm
animals that sleep at night and are active in the day are classified as...
diurnal
This disorder involves the cessation of breathing for short periods during sleep.
This is the ideal temperature range for a bedroom to promote restful sleep.
62-68 Fahrenheit
This hormone, produced in response to darkness, helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle
Melatonin
This sleep adaptation allows whales and dolphins to stay partially alert while resting.
Shutting off only one side of their brain
These are behaviors that occur while falling asleep, during sleep, or waking up, such as sleepwalking or night terrors.
Parasomnias
T/F? You shouldn't do homework while in bed.
True
What does NREM stand for
Nonrapid Eye Movement