Health Lesson 3.1 Flashcard

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Fatigue that people feel after changing time zones when they travel

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jetlag

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True or False. The amount of sleep you get can affect your memory and problem-solving skills.

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True

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Someone who regularly gets insufficient sleep will experience a(n) _____________.

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sleep deficit

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Newborns need ________ hours of sleep each night, while adults only need _______ hours of sleep each night.

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14–17; 7–9

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During which stage of sleep do your breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure increase?

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REM sleep

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Term used to describe a person who gets inadequate amounts of sleep.

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sleep deprived

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Pattern of sleeping in a 24-hour period.

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sleep-wake cycle

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Condition that occurs when people frequently get less sleep than they should.

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sleep deficit

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People who can function well on less sleep than other people.

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short sleepers

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Active stage of sleep during which your breathing changes, your heart rate and blood pressure rise, and your eyes dart around rapidly.

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REM sleep