Why Sleep
What major body organ requires sleep?
The brain
About how much of our life do we spend sleeping? (in a fraction)
One third
How does sleep deprivation impact your ability to drive a car?
Slower reaction time, less peripheral vision, more prone to accidents
This age group needs the most sleep, and typically sleeps 14-17 hours per 24 hour period.
Babies (also newborns/infants)
What does a cloud wear under their rain gear?
Thunderwear!
What is the best method for reversing the impacts of sleep loss?
Sleep itself
This is the sleep disorder where people have a hard time falling and staying asleep.
Insomnia
How long does caffeine stay in your system?
Up to 10 hours
Healthy adults need this much sleep every 24 hours.
7-9 hours
How do you help a sick lemon?
Give it lemon-aide!
Your sleep/wake cycle is known as this: (starts with a C, two words)
Circadian rhythm
This sleep disorder involves a prickling or tingly sensation that makes you want to move your legs.
Restless leg syndrome
This mammal sleeps the least, and sleeps about 2 hours in every 24 hour period.
Giraffes
What hormone does your body produce that makes you feel sleepy?
Melatonin
What kind of jokes are told on a farm?
Baaaa-aaaaad jokes!
Also...
Corny jokes!
How many stages of sleep occur in a sleep cycle?
4
N1, N2, N3, REM
This sleep disorder is characterized by snoring and witnessed pauses in breathing.
Sleep apnea
Name three things you should avoid before going to sleep (multiple correct answers).
Caffeine, alcohol, intense exercise, electronics, heavy meals, some medications
What animal is the sleepiest animal in the world and sleeps for 22 hours a day?
Koala
Where do vampires keep their money?
At the blood bank!
This is the stage of sleep where you sleep deeply and have dreams.
REM sleep
This sleep disorder is characterized by sudden and uncontrolled urges to fall asleep during active periods.
Narcolepsy
How does alcohol impact your sleep?
It disrupts REM sleep. You might sleep, but you won't feel rested.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, what is the world record for longest time awake?
19 days
Why isn't a koala a bear?
It doesn't have the right KOALA-fications!