Sleep Physiology, Hypersomnolence, Parasomnias

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In terms of sleeping, there are both REM and non-REM cycles. What does 'REM' stand for?

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Which sleep type is most associated with dreaming?

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The average adult spends 75% of their sleep in REM cycles and 25% in non-REM cycles

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Which type of sleep is similar to wakefulness?

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Which type of sleep is most important for protein synthesis, cell division and growth?

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Melatonin is one of the main regulators of the circadian rhythm (along with cortisol level and low body temperature). Where is melatonin produced?
The

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Light entrains the circadian rhythm in humans:
Retinal ( ganglion, bipolar, horizontal, amacrine ) cells project information to the ( Suprachiasmatic, Preoptic, Paraventricular, Arcuate nucleus ) nucleus in the hypothalamus to regulate sleep-wake cycles.

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What is considered the most important stage of sleep, allowing the cerebral hemispheres to effectively 'rest'?

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A mid afternoon nap of 15 minutes is equivalent to 90 minutes overnight

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Most studies suggest that 6-6.5 hours of sleep per night is acceptable for adults

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is a sleep disorder that is characterized by excessive sleepiness, sleep attacks, sleep paralysis, hallucinations and, for some, sudden loss of muscle control

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The episodes of sudden muscle tone loss that is associated with 70% of narcolepsy patients is known as

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Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone in response to ...

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Narcolepsy with cataplexy has a known cause: a loss of cells in the brain that secrete a hormone responsible for wakefulness called ...

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Investigations for Narcolepsy:
❌: A comprehensive recording of the biophysiological changes that occur during a normal sleep duration
❌: Four 25 minute naps around 2 hours apart in order to test brain activity and eye movement
❌: Measures the levels of Hypocretin being produced by the brain

Overnight Polysomnography

Multiple Sleep Latency Test

Lumbar puncture

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What is REM Behaviour Disorder (RBD)?

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Which hormone supplement can be given to REM Behaviour Disorder patients in attempt to improve their sleep?

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Which of the following is the most commonly prescribed medication to treat Narcolepsy?

Sleep lecture given by Dr Ian Morrison on 17/9/2018

Sleep Physiology, Hypersomnolence, Parasomnias

In terms of sleeping, there are both REM and non-REM cycles. What does 'REM' stand for?

Which sleep type is most associated with dreaming?

The average adult spends 75% of their sleep in REM cycles and 25% in non-REM cycles

Which type of sleep is similar to wakefulness?

Which type of sleep is most important for protein synthesis, cell division and growth?

Melatonin is one of the main regulators of the circadian rhythm (along with cortisol level and low body temperature). Where is melatonin produced? The

What is considered the most important stage of sleep, allowing the cerebral hemispheres to effectively 'rest'?

A mid afternoon nap of 15 minutes is equivalent to 90 minutes overnight

Most studies suggest that 6-6.5 hours of sleep per night is acceptable for adults

is a sleep disorder that is characterized by excessive sleepiness, sleep attacks, sleep paralysis, hallucinations and, for some, sudden loss of muscle control

The episodes of sudden muscle tone loss that is associated with 70% of narcolepsy patients is known as

Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone in response to ...

Narcolepsy with cataplexy has a known cause: a loss of cells in the brain that secrete a hormone responsible for wakefulness called ...

Investigations for Narcolepsy: ❌: A comprehensive recording of the biophysiological changes that occur during a normal sleep duration ❌: Four 25 minute naps around 2 hours apart in order to test brain activity and eye movement ❌: Measures the levels of Hypocretin being produced by the brain

What is REM Behaviour Disorder (RBD)?

Which hormone supplement can be given to REM Behaviour Disorder patients in attempt to improve their sleep?

Which of the following is the most commonly prescribed medication to treat Narcolepsy?

Melatonin is one of the main regulators of the circadian rhythm (along with cortisol level and low body temperature). Where is melatonin produced?
The

Investigations for Narcolepsy:
❌: A comprehensive recording of the biophysiological changes that occur during a normal sleep duration
❌: Four 25 minute naps around 2 hours apart in order to test brain activity and eye movement
❌: Measures the levels of Hypocretin being produced by the brain