Stages of Sleep
Which stage of sleep is associated with rapid eye movement?
REM
How does sleep impact memory?
Memory consolidation
What is the disorder called when a person has difficulty falling asleep?
Insomnia
This is the term for a brief sleep session that can help you feel restored, ideally taken before 3 PM and lasting about 10-20 minutes.
power nap
This stage of sleep is where most of an athlete’s restorative processes occur, crucial for muscle recovery and exercise capacity.
Stage 4 of sleep
During which stage of sleep do you experience the deepest sleep?
NREM Stage 3
name two heart-related problems that can arise from poor sleep?
Heart attack, high blood pressure
This disorder is characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep.
Sleep apnea
Avoiding these substances close to bedtime is recommended to enhance sleep quality and prevent disturbances.
caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol
this condition, characterized by drowsiness and lack of mental alertness, significantly affects daily performance and can be a result of insufficient sleep.
somnolence
Which stage of sleep is known as 'light sleep'
NREM Stage 1
What are two cognitive problems that can arise due to sleep deprivation
Impaired decision making, difficulty problem solving
This rare sleep disorder causes a person to suddenly fall asleep during the day.
Narcolepsy
This strategy involves not checking your phone or being exposed to this type of light before bedtime to improve sleep hygiene.
avoiding blue light
Athletes who consistently get less than this number of hours of sleep per night are 1.7 times more likely to experience injuries, highlighting the importance of sufficient sleep for physical safety.
7-8 hours
In this stage of sleep, the brain engages in memory consolidation and repair.
REM
Which part of the brain can be affected by sleep deprivation that is responsible for controlling emotions?
The amygdala
Which sleep disorder is characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs at rest, accompanied by an uncontrollable urge to move to relieve these sensations?
Restless Leg Syndrome
This is the minimum number of hours that healthy adults should aim for each night to ensure sufficient sleep duration.
7 hours
This hormone, crucial for muscle repair and growth, is primarily released during deep sleep, making it vital for athletes to get adequate restorative sleep to enhance recovery and performance.
growth hormone
This stage of sleep shows the highest activity of growth hormone release.
NREM Stage 3
What does NREM sleep primarily help restore?
The body
A disorder in which people perform abnormal behaviors during sleep, such as sleepwalking.
Parasomnia
This common sleep practice involves using devices or methods to create a quiet environment that can help minimize disturbances and improve sleep quality.
using white noise
Establishing a consistent sleep routine can help the body by improving this critical aspect of physiological function, which is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being.
hormone regulation