vocab review
What is the definition of sleep deprived
A. Fatigue after changing time zones
B. A condition in which a person frequently gets less sleep than they should
C. A person who gets an inadequate amount of sleep
D. a person who can function on less sleep than others
C. A person who gets an inadequate amount of sleep
What does the amount of sleep a person need depend on
The individuals age
What time does melatonin secretion start
9:00
what is tryptophan
hormone that helps you rest
how much sleep does a teenager need
8-10 hours
What is REM sleep
A. A period of deep sleep in which eye movement stops, your heart rate slows, and the body relaxes.
B. A sleep stage when your eyes move rapidly while you're dreaming, and your brain is active.
C. The stage needed to feel well rested the next day.
B. A sleep stage when your eyes move rapidly while you're dreaming, and your brain is active.
hormone that increases feeling of relaxation
A. tryptophan
B. Melatonin
B. Melatonin
how much sleep does an adult need
7-9
what is an internal clock
a biological mechanism that controls the body's natural rhythms
definition of short sleepers
a condition in which a person needs less sleep than others
Why do kids need more sleep than adults
sleep helps the development process
what gland releases melatonin
The pineal gland
what is the pattern of sleeping in a 24 hour period
sleep-wake cycle
How many hours of sleep does a newborn need a day
14-17
what is the internal clock made of
proteins and genes that work together to keep the body in sync with the environment.