Health Lesson 3.2 Flashcard

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Condition that results from a delay in the sleep-wake cycle that affects a person's daily activities.

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delayed sleep phase syndrome

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True or False. Delayed sleep phase syndrome affects older adults more than other age groups because the body releases melatonin earlier in the night than normal.

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False

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The most common cause of insomnia is _________________________

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jet lag

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Term for sleep disorders that occur when people are partially, but not completely, awoken from sleep.

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parasomnia

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Disorder that affects the brain's ability to control the sleep-wake cycle.

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narcolepsy

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Trouble falling or staying asleep.

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insomnia

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Potentially serious disorder in which a person stops breathing for short periods of time during sleep.

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sleep apnea

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True or False. Parasomnia can occur when people first fall asleep, between sleep stages, or when they awaken from sleep.

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True

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True or False. Bed-wetting occurs most often in children because of underlying medical conditions.

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False

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True or False. Nightmares are common and often seem real, which can cause some people to develop a fear of going to sleep.

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True