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what is circadian rhythm

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anything on a daily cycle of change such as timing of our sleep and wake cycles

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what does the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) do

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receives stimulation from light via the retina

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where is the SCN found

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hypothalamus

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what is a seitgeber

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german for “time giver”, light is an example as it tells us when its day and night

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where does the penal gland get its info from and what doe sit produce

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-gets retinal input
-produces melatonin

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what can lead to disruption of the sleep cycle

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shift work, jet lag, trouble sleeping at night

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what negative health effects occur as a result of a messed up sleep cycle

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obesity, diabetes, increased risk of accidents

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what is sleep

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reversible state characterized by minimal movement, a relaxed posture, and diminished attention directed to the environment

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what is polysomnography

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physiological recording of observations of sleep

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what does an EEG measure when sleeping

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brain activity

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what does and EOG measure during sleep

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eye movements

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what does and EMG measure during sleep

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muscle tension

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when do we see beta waves and what do they measure at

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-when we are awake
-13-30 Hz

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when do we see alpha waves and what do they measure at

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-when we are sleepy
-8-12Hz

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when do we see theta waves and what do they measure at

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-during stage one of sleep
-3-7Hz

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how much of sleep is spent in stage 1

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4-5%

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when do we see sleep spindles and K complexes and what do they measure at

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-stage 2 sleep
-12-14Hz

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how much of sleep is spent in stage 2

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45-55%

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when do we see delta waves and what do they measure at

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-during slow wave sleep
-.5-3Hz

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how much sleep is spent in slow wave sleep

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16-21%

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what happens in REM sleep

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-rapid eye movement
-faster waves that resemble waking

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how much sleep is spent in REM sleep

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20-25%

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what is the ascending reticular activating system (ARAS)

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-a neural network that sends projections from the brainstem and hypothalamus throughout the forebrain
-involved in wakefulness
-when lesioned in cats they entered a permanent sleep

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what is the raphe nuclei

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-found in the brainstem
-produces serotonin

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what does Acetylcholine contribute to in sleep
sustaining beta waves
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what does serotonin contribute to
wake and sleep
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what occurs during slow wave sleep
-brain no longer responds to environmental sensory cues -Cortex and thalamus are in synchrony -happens locally, different parts are benefiting from slow wave sleep at different points in time
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what does the ventrolateral preoptic area (VLPO) do during SWS
-increases activity (unlike most other neurons that decrease) -activates GABAergic and galaniergic neurons that diminish wakefulness, makes you more deeply asleep
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what is the role of the TuberoMammillary Nucleus (TMN)
has to do with circadian rhythm and immune functions
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when does atonia occur during sleep and what is it
REM sleep relaxed muscles
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what are pontogeniculooccipital (PGO) spikes
electrical potentials that start in the pons, go to the thalamus, then end in the occipital lobe and are correlated with rapid eye movements
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what is the role of the subcoeruleus and what happens when it is damaged
generator of REM, damage leads to less REM sleep
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homeostatic theory of sleep
-provides rest and recovery
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sleep rebound effect
idea that we make up sleep we miss out on
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how much sleep can we make up
30%
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wheat can sleep deprivation lead to
-cognitive deficits -motor performance -emotional regulation -hallucinations
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adaptive theory of sleep
-sleep helps us when it is not beneficial for us to be awake -hiding and protecting us from predators -food is scarce, time to sleep
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Memories and sleep
-Hippocampal neurons fire in SWS -Rehearsal of learned info -Memory consolidation
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Synaptic homeostasis hypothesis
-sleep prunes weaker synapses -strengthens stronger synapses -production of synapses decreases during sleep
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REM sleep and memories
-Consolidates procedural memories -Deprivation leads to memory deficits -After learning difficult tasks we spend increased time in REM -Processing survival related info
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what is sleep debt
difference in amount of sleep you need and amount of sleep you get
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sleep efficiency
percentage of time in bed that you are actually asleep
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how can sleep affect vaccines
vaccines are less effective when people have interrupted sleep
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what's the role of interleukin 1 and tumor necrosis factor, what are they, and where are they found
-immune system chemicals -located in sleep-wake-regulatory centers (brainstem, hippocampus, hypothalamus) -presence of these increases SWS
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how does sickness disrupt sleep
-disrupts REM and SWS -REM prevents shivering and SWS decreases temp which is part of the process for our body to get rid of sickness -when interleukin 1 and tumor necrosis factor are blocked, SWS decreases
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what is insomnia
difficulty falling or staying asleep
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what percent of americans experience insomnia nightly? few nights a week?
35% 58%
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treatments for insomnia include
-Medications (GABA agonists) -Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) -Exercise (late afternoon) -Dim the lights before bed -Limit caffeine and alcohol -Bedroom hygiene (temp, light control)
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who is most likely to have insomnia
older adults
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what is narcolepsy
REM related disorder in which people fall asleep unexpectedly characterized by weak muscles/paralysis (cataplexy), hypnagogic hallucinations and become sleepy during emotional arousal
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what is cataplexy
Weak muscles/paralysis, experienced in narcolepsy
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what stage of sleep decreases in narcolepsy
SWS
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what is orexin
neurotransmitter that keeps us awake
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how is orexin impacted in those with narcolepsy
Those with narcolepsy have a genetic condition that keeps them from producing enough orexin to stay awake
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treatments for narcolepsy
-antidepressants -stimulants -hypnotic drugs
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what is sleep apnea
seeping disorder where people wake mid sleep due to lack of oxygen
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what is obstructive sleep apnea
due to blockage of airway
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what is central sleep apnea
Impaired brain mechanisms controlling breathing during sleep
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consequences of sleep apnea
-Little slow wave sleep -Less REM -Risk of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure -Decrease of cortical gray matter
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what is the CPAP machine used for
-treating sleep apnea -Pressurizes the air so it can get through the throat more easily
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what is sleep paralysis
happens while falling asleep or waking up in which a person is aware but unable to move of speak, this is a REM related disorder
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treatments for sleep paralysis
Improve sleep hygiene CBT Antidepressants
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what is REM sleep behavior disorder
-Dreams are acted out with talking, kicking, jumping, etc -More often seen in men/older adults
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treatment for REM sleep behavior disorder
Medication (clonazepam)
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consequences of sleep deprivation
accident/injury prone Reduced memory capabilities Reduced attention span Lower immune system function Buildup of waste products in brain Increased sugar/carb cravings Imbalance endocrine system
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how often do we dream, when do they occur, what are they like?
5-7 times a night occur during REM Often negative, weird, or bizarre

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