Untitled Flashcards

Front

In all of its forms, meditation suppresses activity of the ________ system.

Back

Sympathetic nervous system

Front

The most addictive and dangerous stimulant in use today is ________.

Back

nicotine

Front

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty in falling asleep or remaining asleep throughout the night is ________.

Back

insomnia

Front

Substances classified as ________ are chemicals that retard behavior by slowing down nerve impulses.

Back

depressants

Front

The most addictive and dangerous stimulant in use today is ________.

Back

nicotine

Front

Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by ________.

Back

difficulty breathing while asleep

Front

In all of its forms, meditation suppresses activity of the ________ system.

Back

sympathetic nervous

Front

Most vivid dreaming occurs during __________ sleep.

Back

REM

Front

During dreaming, the sometimes, nonsensical content may be explained by biological processes in the brain during which ___________ .

Back

the limbic system is wildly active while the forebrain remains relatively inactive

Front

Heroin and other opiates resemble ________ which facilitate pain relief and feelings of pleasure.

Back

endorphins