Sleep Basics
How many hours of sleep should most middle school students get each night?
8–10 hours
What word means extreme tiredness caused by lack of sleep?
Fatigue
Going to bed at the same time each night is an example of what?
Healthy sleep habit
Lack of sleep can cause extreme tiredness called what?
Fatigue
Sleep helps the body do what after exercise?
Recover
What natural state of rest allows the body and brain to recover?
Sleep
What word means a return to normal health, mind, or strength?
Recovery
Turning off screens before bed helps improve what?
Sleep quality
Not getting enough sleep can make it harder to do what in school?
Focus / concentrate
Sleep helps the body grow and develop during what stage of life?
Adolescence / childhood
What condition occurs when someone does not get enough sleep?
Sleep Deprivation
What word describes practices that help maintain health and prevent disease?
Hygiene
A dark and quiet room helps the body do what?
Fall asleep easier
Sleep deprivation can increase the risk of what during physical activity?
Injury
What body chemicals increase during sleep to help growth?
Hormones
What stage of sleep involves dreaming and increased brain activity?
REM Sleep
What chemical messengers regulate growth, mood, and energy in the body?
Hormones
What type of habit helps improve sleep quality and overall health?
Healthy Sleep habits
Getting enough sleep helps muscles do what after activity?
Recover / repair
Sleep helps improve what ability needed for sports and physical activity?
Endurance / energy
What repeating pattern of sleep stages occurs throughout the night?
Sleep Cycle
What term describes the body’s internal clock that controls sleep and wake cycles?
Circadian Rhythm
What habit can interfere with sleep if done right before bedtime?
Using screens / phones
Too little sleep can negatively affect both physical health and what other type of health?
Mental health
What body system processes memories and information during sleep?
Brain