Chapter 4 Textbook Review Questions

The body’s biological clock is located in the ________.

________ occurs when there is a chronic deficiency in sleep.

________ cycles occur roughly once every 24 hours.

________ is one way in which people can help reset their biological clocks.

Growth hormone is secreted by the ________ while we sleep.

The ________ plays a role in controlling slow-wave sleep.

________ is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland that plays a role in regulating biological rhythms and immune function.

________ appears to be especially important for enhanced performance on recently learned tasks.

________ is(are) described as slow-wave sleep.

Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most often associated with ________ sleep.

Symptoms of ________ may be improved by REM deprivation.

The ________ content of a dream refers to the true meaning of the dream.

________ is loss of muscle tone or control that is often associated with narcolepsy.

An individual may suffer from ________ if there is a disruption in the brain signals that are sent to the muscles that regulate breathing.

The most common treatment for ________ involves the use of amphetamine-like medications.