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100

Fatigue that people feel after changing time zones when they travel

Jet Lag

100

True or False: During sleep, your brain rests.

False

100

List 2 relaxation tips that can help with sleep.

Deep Breathing 

Meditation

Yoga

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Visualization  

100

a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both.

Insomnia

200

A feeling or a lack of mental or physical energy

Fatigue

200

True or False: Naps should be taken in the early afternoon and be no longer than 30 minutes.

True

200

These are three things to avoid before bed.

caffeine, electronics, and alcohol

200

a sleep disorder that makes people feel excessively tired during the day despite getting an adequate amount of sleep

Narcolepsy 

300

The body’s approximately 24-hour "clock" that helps keep track of your body's physical needs. 

Circadian rhythm

300

True or False: Not getting enough sleep can impact your immune system

True

300

List 2 things that make a good sleep environment.

Quiet

Peace

Dark

Cold

300

A condition that causes a very strong urge to move the legs

Restless Leg Syndrome 
400

 A hormone produced by the body that helps to regulate circadian rhythm and sleep

Melatonin

400

True or False: The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need. 

False. The need for sleep remains constant from teens to adulthood. 

400

What kind of light do Tv's, phones, and computers emit that decreases sleep when absorbed at night.

Blue light

400

A sleep disorder where breathing is interrupted repeatedly during sleep

Sleep Apnea

500

True or False: It is okay to do work, eat, and pay your bills in bed

False: your bedroom activities should be limited to sleeping for better association

500

How many sleep cycles are there? 

4

500

What is the ideal room temp. for sleep?

mid to upper 60s

500

A condition that causes temporary muscle weakness and hallucinations when falling asleep or waking up

Sleep paralysis