Phases of sleep
why is sleep important
Chemistry of sleep
everything about sleep
100

what is the 1 stage of sleep

very light sleep muscle activity slows down.

100

Why is sleep important?

Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood, and health.

100

what people do when they sleep

The brain stores new information and gets rid of toxic waste.

100

Watching TV before bedtime is usually a bad idea because it is a very engaging medium.

True or False

True.

200

what is the 2 stage of sleep

breathing pattern and heart rate slows down body temperature decreases slightly.

200

Causes excessive sleepiness and frequent daytime sleep attacks.

Narcolepsy.

200

A natural sedative that can be used to treat restless legs syndrome.

Magnesium.

200

What is sleep

Sleep is a period of rest.

300

what is the 3 stage of sleep

deep sleep starts brain starts to generate slow delta waves.

300

The body adjusts quickly to different sleep schedules.

True or False 

False.

300

A hormone found naturally in the body that can be purchased over-the-counter to help one fall asleep.

Melatonin.

300

Being tired and being sleepy are the same thing.

True or False

False.

400

what is the 4 stage of sleep

very deep asleep brain waves speed u and dreams occur hear rate increase.

400

what are 3 things, why sleep is important 

Reduce stress and improve your mood.

Get sick less often.

Stay at a healthy weight.

400

An amino acid that is a precursor to serotonin, which is then converted to melatonin.

Tryptophan.

400

"Sleeping in" on the weekends is okay and will not negatively affect your weekday sleep schedule.

True or False

False.

500

what are the 5 stages of sleep

1. very light sleep muscle activity slows down

2.breathing pattern and heart rate slows down body temperature decreases slightly

3.deep sleep starts brain starts together slow delta waves.

4. very deep asleep muscle activity is limited.

5. REM asleep brain waves speed up and dreams occur heart rate increase.

500

what is important things about sleep

During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health.

500

Snacks with ______________, such as whole grain crackers before bed may promote sleep. 


Carbohydrates.

500

Characterized by an unpleasant “creeping” sensation, often feeling like it is originating in the lower legs, but often associated with aches and pains throughout the legs.

Restless Legs Syndrome, or RLS.

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