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Unit 2 SLEEPING AND DREAMS 2.83-2.88
Do at least twice because there are 9 vocab terms!
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circadian rhythm | our internal clock, controlling our temperature and wakefulness in 24-hour cycles. |
Sleep cycles | tend to fall between 90 and 120 minutes |
Suprachiasmatic nucleus | in the hypothalamus controls circadian rhythm. In response to light, it causes the pineal gland to adjust melatonin production |
NREM-1 | Falling into unconsciousness, easily awakened |
NREM-2 | Deeper into sleep, bursts of brain activity |
NREM-3 | Deepest sleep; Heart rate, respiration, and blood flow are reduced |
REM | Dreaming occurs, high brain activity, physical appearance of deep sleep; muscles are relaxed while other body systems are active. |
sleep paralysis | awoken during REM sleep...a feeling of being conscious but unable to move |
sleep disorders | insomnia, narcolepsy, and sleep apnea can affect every aspect of your life including your safety, relationships, school and work performance, thinking, mental health, and weight |
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Modern World History Teacher/Future Rock'n'Roll Star |
Salem High |
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