Final: Sleep Flashcards
1
Q
what is/ are zeitgebers?
A
solar cues that help to keep internal clocks synchronized to the world
2
Q
the consensus among modern researchers is that the function of sleep is
A
unclear
3
Q
as evidenced by performance in traveling sports teams, jet lag is most severe when traveling from
A
west to east??
4
Q
Melatonin is produced in the
A
pineal gland
5
Q
stage 3/4 sleep is also known as _______ sleep
A
slow-wave
6
Q
the suprachiasmatic nucleus is located _________ the optic nerve
A
above
7
Q
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