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REM
Sleep Cycle
Sleep and the Brain
Non-REM
100

They may be the key to understanding the mind itself.

Dreams

100

What does REM stand for?

Rapid Eye Movement

100

How do we cycle through stages of sleep?

light sleep two stages, deep sleep two stages then REM, then back to deep then light then back down to deep and REM

100

A sleep disorder characterized by not falling asleep, waking up a lot all night or falling asleep for a long time.

Insomnia

100

Non-REM is what type of sleep?

light

200

Do we dream during non-REM Sleep?

YES!

200

What part of the brain is activated during REM sleep?

THE AMYGDALA

200

The body's approx 24 hour internal clock that helps coordinate the timing of a wide range of physical and mental functionings including sleep.

Circadian Rhythm

200
Two things that make a good sleep environment.

Temperature, Dark, Phone out of room (no EMFs), White noise, Quiet.

200

What mood does Non-REM sleep reflect?

Positive

300

What cognitive function could be associated with REM sleep? (Think Nobel Prize inspirations)

Creativity

300

What emotions does the amygdala handle? 

Negative/Fear based.

300

How long is one sleep cycle?

90 minutes

300
True of False. During sleep your brain rests. 
False
300
What are most dreams a reflection of?

The day to day and the concerns we have when we are awake.

400

What mental disorder could REM sleep be associated with?

Depression

400

In REM sleep what happens to your muscles?

The become functionally paralyzed. Low tone.

400
Name two things that can disrupt your sleep cycle?

Caffeine and screen time.

400

How many hours of sleep do you need a night?

8-10 hours

400

What type of brain waves does non REM create?

slow

500

What year did the "breakthrough" happen regarding dreams?

1953: two scientist started recording peoples brain waves while they slept

500
What does REM sleep disorder cause? 

Prevents the paralysis of REM therefore, people act out their dreams. 

500

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

Melatonin

500

Who is the scientist who is most associated with dreams?

Sigmund Freud

500

Describe non REM sleep

Non REM sleep is a quiet and restful phase of sleep that helps the body repair tissues, build bone and muscle, and strengthen the immune system. We process memories and practice what we learned during the day.