Health Semester 1 Finals
9-12 hours
How much sleep do school-aged kids need each night
8-10 hours
How much sleep do teenagers need each night
taking slow deep breaths
What are some relaxation techniques that will help you fall asleep
rejuvenated
What refers to a person getting enough 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
and bright indoor lighting can promote the release of melatonin which starts around 7:30 a.m.
False
bed-wetting occurs most often in children because of the underlying medical conditions
False
changing your sleep-wake schedule often and sleeping in on the weekends are the best ways to get enough sleep
sleep deficit
condition that occurs when people frequently get less sleep than they should
delayed sleep phase syndrome
condition that results from a delay in the sleep-wake cycle that affects a person's daily activities
False
delayed sleep phase syndrome affects older adults more than other age groups because the body releases melatonin earlier in the night than normalTrue
narcolepsy
disorder that affects the brain's ability to control sleep-wake cycle
Stage 5
during what stage of sleep do you enter REM sleep
False
eating large meals and drinking caffeine will help calm the brain and allow you to sleep better
True
exposure to sunlight during the day and avoiding electronic devices before better natural methods of regulating your sleep schedule
jet leg
fatigue that people feel after changing time zones when they travel
True
getting sufficient sleep is just as important as good health or exercising
Melatonin
hormone that increases feelings of relaxation and sleepiness and singles that is time to go to sleep
Stress
most common cause of insomnia
circadium rhythm
naturally occurring physical behavior and mental changes in the body that typically follow the 24-hour cycle of the Sun
True
nightmares are common and often seem real which can cause some people to develop a fear of going to sleep
central sleep apnea
occurs when brain fails to send right signals to the muscles that control breathing
Sleep-wake cycle
pattern of sleeping in a 24 hour period
False
people wake up in the middle of a deep sleep period are more likely to remember their dreams
short sleepers
people who can function well on less sleep than other people
True
perisomnia can occur when people first fall asleep between sleep stages or when they're waking from sleep
sleep apnea
potentially serious disorder in which a person stops breathing for short periods of time during sleep
False
restless leg syndrome is one of the most common sleep Disorders especially among young children
Sleep-wake cycle
routine for going to bed at about the same time each night and getting up at about the same time each morning
Narcolepsy
sleep attack that can be triggered by strong emotions such as fear, stress, or excitement
night light
small lamp off the attached directly to an electrical outlet that provides dim light during the night
Tryptophan
substance that helps the body make chemicals that help you sleep
Caffeine
substance that produces a temporary increase of activity in the body, making it difficult to sleep
True
taking naps during the day is a better than sleeping in late on the weekends if you want to get extra sleep without disrupting your regular sleep schedule
parasomnias
term for Sleep disorders that occur when people are partially but not completely woken 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 the age the older person is the more sleep here she needs
insomnia
trouble falling or staying asleep
practice relaxation techniques and create a good sleep schedule
what are 2 ways to clear your mind of stressfull thoughts at the end of the day
wear a sleeping mask for darkness
what are strategies that are a natural method of regulating your sleep schedule with light exposure
Central and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
what are the 2 types of sleep apnea
lower risk of health conditions and don't get sick as often
what does NOT occur because of insufficient sleep
avoiding chewing on things other than foods
what helps prevent effects of bruxism
Caffine
what is NOT helpful when trying to get enough sleep
napping for 20-30 minutes during the day
what will NOT disrupt the body's natural circadian rhythm
