Health Chapter 4 test
sleep apnea
A potentially serious disorder in which a person stops breathing for short periods of time during sleep
REM sleep
Active stage of sleep during which your breathing changes your heart rate and blood pressure rise and your eyes dart around rapidly
False
Changing your sleep-wake schedule often and sleeping in on the weekends age the best ways to get enough sleep TorF
sleep deficit
Condition that occurs when people frequently get less sleep then they should
DSPS
Condition that results from a delay in the sleep-wake cycle that affects a persons daily activities
False
Delayed sleep phrase syndrome affects older adults more than other age groups because the body releases melatonin earlier in the night than normal TorF
Narcolepsy
Disorder that affects the brains ability to control the sleep-wake cycle
False
Eating large meals and drinking caffeine will help calm the brain and allow you to sleep better TorF
True
Exposure to sunlight during the day and avoiding electronic devices that expose you to blue light before bed are natural methods of regulating your sleep schedule TorF
Jet lag
Fatigue that people feel after changing time zones when they travel
True
Getting sufficient sleep is just as important to good health as eating well or being physically active TorF
True
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a persons airway is obstructed and central sleep apnea occurs when the brain fails to send the right signals to the muscle that control breathing TorF
True
Parasomnia can occur when people first fall asleep are between sleep stages or are aroused from sleep TorF
Sleep-wake cycle
Pattern of sleeping in a 24-hour period
False
People who wake up in the middle of a REM period are more likely to remember their dreams TorF
False
People with restless leg syndrome get out of bed and walk around while in a state of deep sleep
False
Sunlight and bright indoor lighting can promote the release of melatonin which starts around 7:30 am TorF
False
Symptoms of narcolepsy can be treated with medications but making lifestyle changes does not help to manage symptoms TorF
True
Taking naps during the day is better than sleeping in the late on the weekends if you want to get extra sleep without disrupting your regular sleep schedule TorF
Parasomnia
Term for sleep disorders that occur when people are partially but not completely awoken from sleep
Sleep deprived
Term used to describe a person who gets inadequate amounts of sleep
False
The amount of sleep that a person needs depends on age and the older a person is the more sleep that person needs TorF
Sleeping in a dark or dimly lit room
What doesn't disrupt the body's natural circadian rhythm?
Dreams
What doesn't occur because of insufficient sleep?
Wear a mouth guard
What helps prevent the effects of bruxism?
Tryptophan
What is a amino acid that can help boost serotonin levels which aids in sleep?
Narcolepsy
What is a disorder characterized by sleep attacks that can be triggered by strong emotions such as a fear stress or excitement?
Stress
What is the most common cause of insomnia?
Central sleep apnea
What occurs when the brain fails to send the right signals to the muscles the control breathing?
Adequate
What refers to a person getting enough sleep?
Taking a warm bath
What relaxation technique will help you fall asleep?
4
What stage of sleep do you enter REM sleep?
Spending time outside during the day
What strategy is a natural method of regulating your sleep schedule with light exposure?
Insomnia
trouble falling or staying asleep