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how many hours of sleep do teens need?
8 to 10 hours
What nutrient or chemical found in coffee acts as a stimulant and disrupts sleep?
Caffeine
How many hours of sleep do most adults need per night
Adults generally need 7 to 9 hours of sleep.
Which sense is the last to go when you fall asleep and the first to return when you wake up?
hearing
What hormone known as the hunger hormone increases when you lack sleep?
Ghrelin
What imaginary farm animal are people often told to count to help them fall
sheep
What does the acronym REM stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement
True or False: Your brain is completely inactive when you sleep
false
what is the whole point of sleeping?
The whole point of sleeping is not just downtime but an state where your body and brain recharge, heal, and process information so you can function the next day
True or False: Everyone dreams every night
true but many don't remember the dream
What term describes a morning person who loves waking up early
early bird
What environmental conditions are considered best for a good night's sleep?
A room that is dark, quiet, and cool
What is the ideal duration for a quick nap to avoid feeling groggy?
10 to 20 minutes
Can smells in your room or wherever your sleeping affect your dreams?
Yes good smells can lead to more positive dreams
What is the name of your body’s internal 24-hour clock?
The circadian rhythm.
how long should it take you to fall asleep when you get into bed?
between 10 and 20 minutes
How do screens (like phones and TVs) right before bed negatively affect sleep?
Their blue light tells the brain to stay awake.
What type of blue light-emitting device can interfere with your sleep if used before bed?
phones , ipad, computers and tvs
Can lack of sleep make you gain weight?
Yes lack of sleep decreases leptin and increases ghrelin which is the hunger hormone
does everyone dream in color or do some people dream in black and white
mostly in color but about 12% of people dream in black and white
What is the formal medical term for the act of walking around while remaining asleep?
sleep walking
What fraction or percent of your life is spent sleeping
1/3 which is about 33%
How many stages of sleep are there in total?
four
What is the hormone released during sleep that promotes growth
Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
What is the name of the chemical that builds up in your brain all day to make you feel sleepy?
Adenosine