Sleep and dreams

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The study of a sleeping individual which records multiple physical changes in the brain and body.
Polysomnography
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Contains the SCN
Hypothalamus
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Sends messages to the pineal gland which releases Melatonin.
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
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Repair minor injuries. Remove Waste chemicals in muscles. Replenish neurotransmitters and/or energy in the brain.
Restoration Functions
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Measures the brains electrical activity.
Electroencephalogram
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Large, slow waves.
Delta Waves
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Brain becomes more active, we start to dream.
REM sleep
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Builds up in our neurons during the day. Causes us to feel tired. When we sleep the build up clears and is replaced with glycogen.
Adenosine
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Internal cues to the body clock.
Endogenous cues
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External cues.
Zeitgeber
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The biological difference between early and late risers.
Chronotype
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Lack of sleep that you have to pay back by oversleeping another date.
Sleep debt
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The bodies biological processes.
Circadian Rhythms
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Controls our Circadian Rhythms
Body Clock
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Contains the SCN

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Hypothalamus

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Sends messages to the pineal gland which releases Melatonin.

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Repair minor injuries. Remove Waste chemicals in muscles. Replenish neurotransmitters and/or energy in the brain.

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Measures the brains electrical activity.

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