Circadian Rhythm Disorders — Flashcards

Circadian Rhythm Disorders — Flashcards

Circadian Rhythm Disorders — Flashcards
#1

Each 30s segment of the polysomnography recording is called as _____

#2

Glucocorticoid (cortisol) secretion is _____ and diurnal (daily) in nature, oscillating with a circadian rhythm

#3

Pontogeniculo-occipital spikes are characteristic of _____ sleep

#4

Circadian rhythm: The suprachiasmatic nucleus releases _____, which stimulates the pineal gland to secrete melatonin

#5

The _____ nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for our circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep cycle

#6

Sleep is divided into two stages, _____ and non-REM

#7

Cortisol levels are highest just before _____ and lowest in the evening

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