Sleep Physiology, Hypersomnolence, Parasomnias

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Sleep lecture given by Dr Ian Morrison on 17/9/2018
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In terms of sleeping, there are both REM and non-REM cycles. What does 'REM' stand for? [blank_start]Rapid eye movement[blank_end]
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  • Rapid eye movement

Frage 2

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Which sleep type is most associated with dreaming?
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  • Non-REM
  • REM

Frage 3

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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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  • True
  • False

Frage 4

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Which type of sleep is similar to wakefulness?
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  • Non-REM sleep
  • REM sleep

Frage 5

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

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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 [blank_start]Pineal Gland[blank_end]
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  • Pineal Gland

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Light entrains the circadian rhythm in humans: Retinal [blank_start]ganglion[blank_end] cells project information to the [blank_start]suprachiasmatic[blank_end] nucleus in the hypothalamus to regulate sleep-wake cycles.
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  • ganglion
  • bipolar
  • horizontal
  • amacrine
  • Suprachiasmatic
  • Preoptic
  • Paraventricular
  • Arcuate nucleus

Frage 8

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What is considered the most important stage of sleep, allowing the cerebral hemispheres to effectively 'rest'?
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  • Light Non-REM sleep
  • Deep Non-REM sleep
  • REM sleep

Frage 9

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

Frage 10

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

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[blank_start]Narcolepsy[blank_end] 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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  • Narcolepsy

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The episodes of sudden muscle tone loss that is associated with 70% of narcolepsy patients is known as [blank_start]cataplexy[blank_end]
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  • cataplexy

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Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone in response to ...
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  • An emotion such as fear, surprise or joy
  • A transient drop in blood pressure caused by activities such as standing up too quickly
  • Hallucinations that tend to occur spontaneously throughout the day
  • A sudden temperature drop

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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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  • Hypocretin
  • Hippocretin
  • Melatonin
  • Hypotonin

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Investigations for Narcolepsy: [blank_start]Overnight Polysomnography[blank_end]: A comprehensive recording of the biophysiological changes that occur during a normal sleep duration [blank_start]Multiple Sleep Latency Test[blank_end]: Four 25 minute naps around 2 hours apart in order to test brain activity and eye movement [blank_start]Lumbar puncture[blank_end]: Measures the levels of Hypocretin being produced by the brain
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  • Overnight Polysomnography
  • Multiple Sleep Latency Test
  • Lumbar puncture

Frage 16

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What is REM Behaviour Disorder (RBD)?
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  • A disorder whereby people act out their dreams. The normal atonic nature of muscles during REM sleep is not present.
  • A disorder whereby people actively dream during the day. Like narcolepsy, this condition is also related to hypocretin levels in the brain.
  • A condition whereby an individual wakes up upon initiation of REM sleep, meaning they must sleep in smaller sections and can never get a full night's sleep.

Frage 17

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Which hormone supplement can be given to REM Behaviour Disorder patients in attempt to improve their sleep? [blank_start]Melatonin[blank_end]
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  • Melatonin

Frage 18

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Which of the following is the most commonly prescribed medication to treat Narcolepsy?
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  • Modafinil
  • Sodium Oxybate
  • Fluoxetine
  • Amitriptyline
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