Zunair Mulji Chapter 7 and 8 Study Guide
Chapter 7 and 8
Study Guide
Chapter 7:
Define the following terms:
Melatonin - a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle
Stimulant - a substance that increases the body’s activity
Sleep Apnea - A disorder in which a person stops breathing for short periods during sleep
Insomnia - An inability to fall asleep or stay asleep
Tryptophan - a stimulant in turkey which helps you fall asleep
Narcolepsy- A disorder that causes people to have difficulty regulating their sleep
Parasomnia - Sleep disorders that occur when people are partially, but not completely, aroused from sleep
Why can people experience insomnia?
Daily stressors or health problems.
How is parasomnia different from insomnia and list examples? - Parasomnia is a disorder that occurs when people are partially, but not completely, aroused from sleep like when people are, First falling asleep, Between sleep stages, Aroused from sleep. Insomnia is an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep and is caused by daily stressors or health problems.
During a sleep cycle, REM sleep gets longer causing this sleep to become shorter? True
**What is a well known method of treating sleep apnea?**A breathing device, such as a CPAP machine
How can a stimulant impact your sleep? - Taking stimulants makes it more difficult to sleep
List several examples of stimulants from the chapter that could impact sleep
Alcohol, Trauma, caffeine, and nicotine.
What health conditions could you become at risk for when you are regularly not sleeping well?
Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension, Stroke, Coronary heart disease, Irregular heartbeats, Obesity
What behaviors are associated with bruxism?
Teeth grinding and lots of caffeine.
What are the reasons that someone may suffer from chronic insomnia?
A related health problem.
Chapter 8:
Pupil the dark circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye
Hyperopia - A vision condition in which nearby objects are blurry.
Hypodermis - the bottom layer of skin in your body
Cornea - The transparent part of the eye that covers the iris and the pupil and allows light to enter the inside
Retina - a layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells that are sensitive to light
Iris - The colored tissue at the front of the eye that contains the pupil in the center.
Astigmatism - Astigmatism is a condition in which the eye does not focus light evenly onto the retina.
Periodontitis - an infection caused by bacteria getting under the gum tissue and destroying the gums and bone
Antiperspirant - dries or stops perspiration
In the eye, how do nerve impulses travel from the brain to the retina? - The optic nerve
What generic age group are vision problems most common? - 65%
What are the two proteins that provide support and elasticity to the skin? - elastin and collagen
Chapter 7 and 8
Study Guide
Chapter 7:
Define the following terms:
Melatonin - a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle
Stimulant - a substance that increases the body’s activity
Sleep Apnea - A disorder in which a person stops breathing for short periods during sleep
Insomnia - An inability to fall asleep or stay asleep
Tryptophan - a stimulant in turkey which helps you fall asleep
Narcolepsy- A disorder that causes people to have difficulty regulating their sleep
Parasomnia - Sleep disorders that occur when people are partially, but not completely, aroused from sleep
Why can people experience insomnia?
Daily stressors or health problems.
How is parasomnia different from insomnia and list examples? - Parasomnia is a disorder that occurs when people are partially, but not completely, aroused from sleep like when people are, First falling asleep, Between sleep stages, Aroused from sleep. Insomnia is an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep and is caused by daily stressors or health problems.
During a sleep cycle, REM sleep gets longer causing this sleep to become shorter? True
**What is a well known method of treating sleep apnea?**A breathing device, such as a CPAP machine
How can a stimulant impact your sleep? - Taking stimulants makes it more difficult to sleep
List several examples of stimulants from the chapter that could impact sleep
Alcohol, Trauma, caffeine, and nicotine.
What health conditions could you become at risk for when you are regularly not sleeping well?
Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension, Stroke, Coronary heart disease, Irregular heartbeats, Obesity
What behaviors are associated with bruxism?
Teeth grinding and lots of caffeine.
What are the reasons that someone may suffer from chronic insomnia?
A related health problem.
Chapter 8:
Pupil the dark circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye
Hyperopia - A vision condition in which nearby objects are blurry.
Hypodermis - the bottom layer of skin in your body
Cornea - The transparent part of the eye that covers the iris and the pupil and allows light to enter the inside
Retina - a layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells that are sensitive to light
Iris - The colored tissue at the front of the eye that contains the pupil in the center.
Astigmatism - Astigmatism is a condition in which the eye does not focus light evenly onto the retina.
Periodontitis - an infection caused by bacteria getting under the gum tissue and destroying the gums and bone
Antiperspirant - dries or stops perspiration
In the eye, how do nerve impulses travel from the brain to the retina? - The optic nerve
What generic age group are vision problems most common? - 65%
What are the two proteins that provide support and elasticity to the skin? - elastin and collagen
