keywords sleep and dreaming Flashcards
1
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neuron
A
a nerve cell that transmits information
2
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zeitgebers
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this is an external cue, also known as time givers
3
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pineal gland
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the endocrine gland that produces the hormone responsible for sleep
4
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endocrine system
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The glands and organs that make hormones and release them directly into the blood so they can travel to tissues and organs all over the body
5
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delta
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sleep waves in stage 4 of sleep
6
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sensory blockage
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during REM sleep, information from the senses is blocked
7
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melatonin
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the hormone responsible for sleep
8
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circadian rhythm
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this is the sleep-wake cycle
9
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ultradian rhythm
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the sleep cycle
10
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adrenaline
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hormone responsible for fight-or-flight responses
11
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theta
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sleep waves in stage 2 of sleep
12
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zeitgebers
A
this is an external cue, also known as time givers
