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What is the difference between non-REM sleep and REM sleep? (2) |
NREM = Mind gone, body preserved REM = body gone, mind active |
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What drives NREM sleep? |
Homeostatic pressure |
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What drives REM sleep? |
Circadian pressure |
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What is sleep latency?
How long does normal sleep latency last? |
Time to fall asleep
20-30 minutes |
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What percentage of sleep is dedicated to each stage of sleep? |
Stage 1 - 5% Stage 2 - 50% Stage 3/4 - 15-25% REM - 25% |
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What nucleus in the brain is associated with the circadian rhythm? |
Suprachiasmatic nucleus |
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What neurotransmitters cause wakefulness? (5) |
- Dopamine - Catecholamines - Histamine - Acetylcholine - Orexin |
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What effect does sleep deprivation have on adipokines and inflammatory markers? |
Increases both |
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What sleep latency is diagnostic for narcolepsy? |
8 minutes or less |
