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The body's biological clock is located in the ______.
The body's biological clock is located in the ______.
______ occurs when there is a chronic deficiency in sleep.
______ occurs when there is a chronic deficiency in sleep.
______ cycles occur roughly once every 24 hours.
______ cycles occur roughly once every 24 hours.
______ is one way in which people can help reset their biological clocks.
______ is one way in which people can help reset their biological clocks.
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The ______ plays a role in controlling slow-wave sleep.
The ______ plays a role in controlling slow-wave sleep.
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______ is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland that plays a role in regulating biological rhythms and immune function.
______ is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland that plays a role in regulating biological rhythms and immune function.
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______ appears to be especially important for enhanced performance on recently learned tasks.
______ appears to be especially important for enhanced performance on recently learned tasks.
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______ is(are) described as slow-wave sleep.
______ is(are) described as slow-wave sleep.
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Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most often associated with ______ sleep.
Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most often associated with ______ sleep.
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Symptoms of ______ may be improved by REM deprivation.
Symptoms of ______ may be improved by REM deprivation.
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The ______ content of a dream refers to the true meaning of the dream.
The ______ content of a dream refers to the true meaning of the dream.
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______ is loss of muscle tone or control that is often associated with narcolepsy.
______ is loss of muscle tone or control that is often associated with narcolepsy.
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An individual may suffer from ______ if there is a disruption in the brain signals that are sent to the muscles that regulate breathing.
An individual may suffer from ______ if there is a disruption in the brain signals that are sent to the muscles that regulate breathing.
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The most common treatment for ______ involves the use of amphetamine-like medications.
The most common treatment for ______ involves the use of amphetamine-like medications.
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______ is another word for sleepwalking.
______ is another word for sleepwalking.
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______ occurs when a drug user requires more and more of a given drug in order to experience the same effects of the drug.
______ occurs when a drug user requires more and more of a given drug in order to experience the same effects of the drug.
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Cocaine blocks the reuptake of ______.
Cocaine blocks the reuptake of ______.
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______ refers to drug craving.
______ refers to drug craving.
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LSD affects ______ neurotransmission.
LSD affects ______ neurotransmission.
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______ is most effective in individuals that are very open to the power of suggestion.
______ is most effective in individuals that are very open to the power of suggestion.
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______ has its roots in religious practice.
______ has its roots in religious practice.
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Meditation may be helpful in ______.
Meditation may be helpful in ______.
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Research suggests that cognitive processes, such as learning, may be affected by ______.
Research suggests that cognitive processes, such as learning, may be affected by ______.
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Study Notes
Biological Clocks and Sleep
- The body's biological clock is located in the hypothalamus.
- Sleep debt occurs when there's a chronic sleep deficiency.
- Circadian cycles occur roughly every 24 hours.
- Light-dark exposure is a way to reset biological clocks.
- The hypothalamus plays a role in controlling slow-wave sleep.
Hormones and Biological Rhythms
- Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland, regulating biological rhythms and immune function.
- Slow-wave sleep is important for enhanced performance on recently learned tasks.
- Stages 3 and 4 of sleep are described as slow-wave sleep.
- Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most often associated with stage 2 sleep.
Sleep Disorders and Treatments
- Cataplexy is loss of muscle tone associated with narcolepsy.
- Obstructive sleep apnea occurs due to disruptions in signals to the muscles that control breathing.
- Sleep apnea treatments may involve the use of amphetamine-like medications.
- Sleepwalking (somnambulism) is another word for sleepwalking.
- Tolerance is when a drug user needs more of a drug to experience the same effect.
Neurotransmitters and Drug Effects
- Cocaine blocks the reuptake of dopamine.
- Psychological dependence refers to drug craving.
- LSD affects dopamine and serotonin neurotransmission.
- Hypnosis is most effective in individuals open to suggestion.
Meditation and Cognitive Processes
- Meditation may be helpful for pain management and stress control.
- Cognitive processes such as learning may be affected by hypnosis, meditation, or mindful awareness.
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Explore the fascinating interplay between biological clocks, hormones, and sleep disorders in this quiz. Delve into concepts such as circadian rhythms, melatonin's role, and various sleep disorders. Test your knowledge and understand the science behind sleep.
