Sleep part 1

Front

Our bodies track our 24-hour sleep cycles with what rhythm?

Back

Circadian rhythm

Front

What is the primary purpose of sleep according to evolutionary theory?

Back

To protect from the perils of night.

Front

Fill in the blank: The stage of sleep known as _______ is a relaxed but awake state.

Back

Waking Alpha

Front

Fill in the blank: NREM-3 and REM are the most important stages regarding long term health and _______.

Back

Mood stability

Front

Vivid dreaming is almost exclusively a part of ________ sleep.

Back

REM

Front

What is REM?

Back

rapid eye movement

Front

Which sleep disorder is characterized by frequent interruptions of breathing during sleep and can be treated with a CPAP machine?

Back

Sleep apnea

Front

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning dreams?
Emotional and dramatic dreams occur in the REM stage.
Only a small percentage of people dream every night.
Some people believe dreams have hidden meanings.
Although there are many theories, we do not know exactly why we dream.

Back

Only a small percentage of people dream every night.

Front

Which statement is FALSE regarding sleepwalking?
Sleepwalking is more common in children than in adults.
Sleepwalking occurs during REM sleep.
It is not dangerous to wake a sleepwalker.
Sleepwalking is very common.

Back

Sleepwalking occurs during REM sleep.

Front

People with this sleep disorder often find it difficult to stay awake for long periods of time, regardless of the circumstances:

Back

Narcolepsy