Sleep Health Flashcard

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Small lamp, often attached directly to an electrical outlet, that provides dim light during the night.

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night-light

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

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REM sleep

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How much sleep does a teenager need per night?

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8-10 hours

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Hormone that increases sleepiness and feelings of relaxation and signals that it is time to sleep. It is induced by darkness.

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melatonin

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Type of light from many digital devices, such as phones, tablets, televisions, and computers, that produces large amounts of energy.

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blue light

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Substance that increases alertness, energy and attention, making it difficult to sleep.

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caffeine

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Natural occurring physical, behavioral and biological changes in the body that typically follow the 24 hour cycle of the sun. Mark only one oval.

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Circadian Rhythms

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How long is each sleep cycle?

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90-110 minutes

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All of the following are good relaxation techniques EXCEPT which one? Avoid lying in bed if you are having hard time falling asleep. Get up for a few minutes and do something relaxing then try again. Take slow, deep breaths and put your phone away. Take a bath or shower and dim the lights.

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Make sure you are playing your favorite music and you have your TV on so you can relax.