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

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Sleep Physiology, Hypersomnolence, Parasomnias

Question 1 of 18

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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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Question 2 of 18

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Which sleep type is most associated with dreaming?

Select one of the following:

  • Non-REM

  • REM

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Question 3 of 18

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 4 of 18

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Which type of sleep is similar to wakefulness?

Select one of the following:

  • Non-REM sleep

  • REM sleep

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Question 5 of 18

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

Select one of the following:

  • REM sleep

  • Non-REM sleep

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Question 6 of 18

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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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Question 7 of 18

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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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Question 8 of 18

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

Select one of the following:

  • Light Non-REM sleep

  • Deep Non-REM sleep

  • REM sleep

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Question 9 of 18

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 10 of 18

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

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 11 of 18

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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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Question 12 of 18

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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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Question 13 of 18

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

Select one of the following:

  • 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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Question 14 of 18

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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 ...

Select one of the following:

  • Hypocretin

  • Hippocretin

  • Melatonin

  • Hypotonin

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Question 15 of 18

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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

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    Overnight Polysomnography
    Multiple Sleep Latency Test
    Lumbar puncture

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Question 16 of 18

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What is REM Behaviour Disorder (RBD)?

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

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Question 17 of 18

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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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Question 18 of 18

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

Select one of the following:

  • Modafinil

  • Sodium Oxybate

  • Fluoxetine

  • Amitriptyline

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