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Random Knowledge
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people who can function well on less sleep than others
short sleepers
100
the fatigue that people experience after changing time zones during travel
jet lag
100
a conditon in which the body is unable to fall asleep or stay asleep
insomnnia
100
What is this logo?
pepsi
200
an amino acid that aids the body in producing chemicals that cause sleep
trytophan
200
a class of sleep disorders in which a person is partially, but not completely aroused from sleep
parasomnia
200
a shortage of sleep that leads to tiredness and other health problems
sleep deficit
200
Finish the slogan "America runs on ________"
Dunkin
300
a serious disorder in which a person stops breathing during sleep
sleep apnea
300
a type of cell that makes up the body's nerve tissue
neuron
300
physical, behavioral, and mental changes in the body that occur naturally and typically follow the 24-hour cycle of the sun
circadian rhythm
300
What body of water surrounds Hawaii?
Pacific ocean
400
a part of the brain that regulates appetite and energy consumption
hypothalamus
400
a hormone released by the pineal gland that increases feelings of relaxation and tiredness
melatonin
400
a condition in which a person grinds or clenches his/ her teeth while sleeping
bruxism
400
How do you write 'will not' as a contraction
won't
500
a cluster of nerve cells in the hypothalamus that controls sleep, body temp, hormone levels and brain activity
suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)
500
a disorder characterized by "sleep attacks" in which a person suddenly falls asleep at various times during the day
narcolepsy
500
a disorder in which people experience prickling, tingling, or other irresistable urges to move their legs
restless leg syndrome (RLS)
500
How many days are in a year exactly?
356.26