Sleep Cycle
A condition of the body or mind when the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes are closed, muscles relaxed, and consciousness is mostly suspended for several hours is called.....
A. Concussion B. Sleep C. Meditation D. Dreaming
B: Sleep
True or False: On average adults need at least 5 hours of sleep per night.
False (Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep)
The four stages of sleep put together. You go through this 4-5 times per night.
A. Sleep Apnea
B. Rapid Eye Movement Sleep
C. Sleep Cycle
D. Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep
C: Sleep Cycle
True or False: The only stage in the sleep cycle that Rapid Eye Movement Sleep occurs in is stage three.
False (Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep occurs in stage four)
Sleep cycle stage that is characterized by light sleep, lasts only 1 to 10 minutes, and breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure all decrease.
A. Stage One
B. Stage Two
C. Stage Three
D. Stage Four
A: Stage One
True or False: Teenagers on average need 9 hours of sleep per night.
True
Sleep cycle stage where it begins to become harder to awake people, breathing, heart rate, and body temperature decrease, usually lasts around 20 minutes, and 45 percent of the night is spent in this sleep cycle stage.
A. Stage One
B. Stage Two
C. Stage Three
D. Stage Four
B: Stage Two
Sleep disorder that refers to difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep. Can be caused by stress or some physical problems.
A. Insomnia
B. Parasomnia
C. Sleep Apnea
D. Narcolepsy
A: Insomnia
A body twitch that occurs during stage one causing a person to wake. May take place when a person doses off and suddenly awakes. May feel like you are falling.
A. Insomnia
B. Circadian Rhythm
C. Parasomnia
D. Hypnic Jerk
D: Hypnic Jerk
This is the body’s internal system for regulating behavior patterns during a 24-hour cycle.
A. Hypnic Jerk
B. Parasomnia
C. Circadian Rhythm
D. Insomnia
C: Circadian Rhythm
a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation which if severe enough can disrupt sleep.
A. Circadian Rhythm
B. Restless Leg Syndrome
C. Parasomnia
D. Sleep Apnea
B: Restless Leg Syndrome
This is a sleep disorder in which a person stops breathing for short periods during sleep and then suddenly resumes breathing.
A. Insomnia
B. Narcolepsy
C. Circadian Rhythm
D. Sleep Apnea
D: Sleep Apnea
Sleep cycle stage where brain waves slow down and decrease, usually lasts about 35 to 45 minutes after falling asleep. A person in this sleep stage can easily sleep through many disturbances. Is a non-rapid eye movement stage of sleep.
A. Stage One
B. Stage Two
C. Stage Three
D. Stage Four
C: Stage Three
Sleep cycle stage where Rapid Eye Movement occurs, is the deepest sleep and most difficult to awake from, and brain activity, heart rate, and breathing all increase.
A. Stage One
B. Stage Two
C. Stage Three
D. Stage Four
D: Stage Four
Category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, and dreams that occur during the sleep cycle. Includes sleep walking, night terrors, teeth grinding, sleep eating, and sleep talking.
A. Insomnia
B. Parasomnia
C. Narcolepsy
D. Sleep Apnea
B: Parasomnia
This is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences severe sleepiness during the day or falls asleep suddenly.
A. Sleep Apnea
B. Insomnia
C. Narcolepsy
D. Parasomnia
C: Narcolepsy
Name two things you can do to develop good sleep habits.
* 1 correct = 500 points
* 2 correct = 1,000 points
Any of the following are acceptable answers:
1. Go to bed and wake up at the same times each day.
2. Avoid bright lights at night.
3. Avoid caffeine and sugary foods.
4. Exercise regularly (but not before bed).
5. Avoid electronic devices an hour before bed.
6. Avoid all-nighters.
7. If you nap, do not let nap interfere with regular sleep patterns.
8. If you can't fall asleep, get up and do something relaxing until you feel tired
What are two factors that contribute to the sleeping habits of teenagers?
* 1 correct = 500 points
* 2 correct = 1,000 points
* Answers can be in any order:
1. Late night use of modern technologies
2. Consumption of caffeinated beverages
3. Late-evening meals
4. Societal Values
It is best to avoid modern technologies such as video games, computers, cell phones, and TV just before going to bed because their screens produce light which prevents the hormone that regulates the sleep wake cycle from being released into the bloodstream which prevents the body from getting ready to sleep. What is this hormone that regulates the sleep wake cycle called?
A. Insulin
B. Adenosine
C. Adrenaline
D. Melatonin
D: Melatonin
What are two benefits of sleep?
* 1 correct = 500 points
* 2 correct = 1,000 points
* Answers may be in any order:
1. Sorts the day's information (improves learning and memory)
2. Healing of body tissues
3. Helps immune system to function properly
4. Helps prevent disease
What are two effects of sleep loss?
1 correct = 500 points
2 correct = 1,000 points
* Answers can be in any order:
1. Depression
2. Problems with focusing and paying attention
3. Difficulties learning
4. Increased risk of illness
5. Increased risk of traffic accidents