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The sleep cycle & sleep disorders

TermDefinition
Consciousness Awareness of internal and external stimuli.
Night terrors Inconsolable state while asleep. Mostly in children lasting up until age 12.
Parasomnia Undesirable physical appearances and experiences while asleep.
Insufficient sleep Can result in falling asleep too soon. cranky. focus issues .
Sleep Partial or total suspension of consciousness.
Sleep Apnea Lasts 10-20 seconds 50-60 times a night. not breathing. throat and tongue muscles relax and fall into the throat blocking or obstructing the airway.
Narcolepsy sudden sleep attacks (cataplexy). find it hard to stay awake. very drowsy during the day. brought on by strong emotion.
R.E.M. Sleep Rapid Eye Movement During Sleep, indicates dream state.
Circadian Rhythm Related to the environment. light/dark cycles.
Coma A state of prolonged loss of consciousness with dreams.
Stages of sleep. There are four and each cycle lasts about 90-110 minutes.
Atonia A mild paralysis that keeps us from acting out our dreams.
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