Animals and sleep
If an animal is described as crepuscular, it is most active at what times?
Dawn and dusk
Approximately how long does one sleep cycle last?
Approximately 90 minutes
This is the biggest distraction from healthy sleep.
24-hour internet access
How much does your body temperature drop while sleeping?
1-2 degrees
What do mice use to floss their teeth?
String cheese
These animals need to keep moving underwater even while sleeping to maintain oxygen flow over their gills.
Sharks
Going 72 hours without sleep can be very dangerous. Name one thing that can occur with that amount of sleep deprivation.
Hallucinations, cognitive disorientation, temperature dysregulation, cardiovascular strain, emotional flatness, extreme reactivity
What is the recommended amount of sleep per 24-hour period for healthy adults?
7-9 hours
Today, 75% of us dream in color. Before color television, what percentage of people had dreams in color?
15%
Why shouldn't you tell tacos your secrets?
Because they always spill the beans!
These animals sleep in groups known as a rookery for warmth.
Penguins
Sleep deprivation can have a lot of short term impacts, but it can also have long term impacts. Name one long-term impact of chronic sleep deprivation.
Cardiovascular disease, increased likelihood of stroke, decreased cognitive function, etc
Name one way to make waking up easier for yourself (multiple correct answers).
Use a pleasant alarm sound or music, expose yourself to natural light if available, don't hit snooze, have something to look forward to about your day, eat a good breakfast
__________ dreaming is the term for becoming aware that you are dreaming while the dream is happening.
Lucid dreaming
Why don't scientists trust atoms?
Because they make up everything!
What animal is the only known animal to experience sleep apnea other than humans?
English bulldogs
Tiredness peaks twice a day for most people. Name one of the times.
2:00 am and 2:00 pm
A lot of different factors can contribute to insomnia. Name two (multiple correct answers).
Stress, physical or mental illness, living or sleeping arrangements, family history, shift work, diet and exercise habits
___________ is a sudden involuntary muscle twitch that occurs as the body transitions into sleep
Hypnic jerk
Why didn't the skeleton climb the mountain?
Because it didn't have the guts!
What animals hold their hands so they don't drift apart when they are sleeping?
Sea otters
This hormone regulates appetite and is decreased when we are sleep deprived.
Leptin
Some car rental contracts make you promise not to drive on fewer than ____ hours of sleep
Six
This country sees sleeping on the job as a sign of overwork.
Japan
What kind of shoes do ninjas wear?
Sneakers!