Why Sleep?
What major body organ requires sleep?
The brain
How much of our life do we spend sleeping?
1/3
How does sleep deprivation impact driving?
drowsiness has serious effects on a driver's attention, judgment, decision-making, coordination, vigilance, and reaction time
This age group needs the most sleep, and typically sleeps 14-17 hours per day.
babies (infants)
What do you call a sheep that can sing and dance?
Lady Bahh Bahh
What is the best method for reversing the impacts of sleep loss?
sleep itself
This is the sleep disorder where people have a hard time falling and staying asleep
insomnia
How long does caffeine stay in your system?
up to 10 hours
Healthy adults need this much sleep every 24 hours
7-9 hours
Why can't dinosaurs clap?
They are extinct
How many stages of sleep occur in a sleep cycle?
4: N1 N2 N3 REM
This sleep disorder involves a prickling or tingly sensation that makes you want to move your legs
restless leg syndrome
Name three things to avoid before going to sleep:
Caffeine, alcohol, intense exercise, electronics, etc
What hormone does your body produce that makes you feel sleepy?
melatonin
Why did the man fall down the well?
He just couldn't see that well.
This stage of sleep is where you sleep deeply and where you dream
REM sleep
This sleep disorder is characterized by snoring and witnessed pauses in breathing:
Sleep apnea
How does alcohol impact your sleep?
disrupts REM sleep
What animal is the sleepiest animal and sleeps for 22 hours a day?
koala
Why do people in Greece hate waking up at dawn?
Because dawn is tough on grease
Your sleep/wake cycle is known as this:
Circadian Rhythm
This sleep disorder is characterized by sudden and uncontrolled urges to fall asleep during active periods
Narcolepsy
This mammal sleeps the least, sleeping about 2 hours every 24 hours
giraffes
What is the world record for longest time awake?
19 days
Why did the Rolling Stones stop making music?
Because they got to bottom of the hill