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Biological rhythms
controlled within the body and synchronized with environmental factors
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
records brain waves
Electromyogram
records muscle activity
Electrooculogram (EOG)
records eye movement
Hypersomnia
individual obtains sufficient sleep at night but has difficulty staying awake during the day
Insomnia
inability to fall asleep or remain asleep
Narcolepsy
excessive daytime sleepiness caused by lack of chemical in area of the CNS that regulates sleep
Nocturnal emissions
organsm and emission of semen during sleep
Parasomnia
behavior that may interfere with sleep, and may occur during sleep
NREM sleep
four stages; essential for physiological well being
Polysomnography
use of several monitoring and recording devices used to measure sleep objectively
REM sleep
occurs about every 90 mins; essential for psychosocial and mental equilibrium
Sleep
naturally occuring altered state of consciousness in which perceptions and reactions are decreased
Sleep apnea
characterized by frequent, short breathing pauses during sleep
Sleep architecture
basic organization of normal sleep
Sleep hygiene
interventions used to promote and enhance the quality of patient's sleep
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185504
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Ch. 45 Sleep
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sleep
Updated
2012-11-27T01:57:21Z
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