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Ch7
Ch7 Vocab
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Physiology
12th Grade
10/23/2013

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Consciousness
Definition
A state of awareness, including a person' sensations, ideas, perceptions, and feelings,
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REM sleep
Definition
Lightest stage of sleep, dreams are usually the ones we remember.
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Circadian Rhythm
Definition
The cycle of activity and inactivity lasting about 24 hours.
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Insomnia
Definition
Sleep disorder in which subject fails to get enough sleep for the next day.
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Sleep Apnea
Definition
Sleep disorder in which the subject has trouble breathing while sleeping.
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Narcolepsy
Definition
Sleep disorder in which the subject suddenly falls asleep.
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Nightmares and Night Terrors
Definition
Sleep disruptions caused by bad dreams or in deep sleep sudden screaming or panic.
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Sleepwalking
Definition
Sleep disorder caused by walking or other behaviors while sleeping.
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Dreams
Definition
Mental activity that takes place during sleeping.
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Hypnosis
Definition
State of consciousness achieved by narrowing focus of attention.
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Post Hypnotic Suggestion
Definition
A suggestion made during hypnosis that alter a persons behavior afterwards.
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Hypnotic Analgesia
Definition
Reduction of pain through narrowed focus.
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Biofeedback
Definition
The process of learning to control bodily states with the help of specialized machines.
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Meditation
Definition
Focusing attention to clear one's mind and produce relaxation.
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Psychoactive Drugs
Definition
Chemicals that affect the nervous system and result in alter consciousness.
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Depressants
Definition
Depress activity and speed of neuron firing.
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Stimulants
Definition
Increase activity and speed of neuron transmission.
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Hallucinogens
Definition
Causes neurons to pass on information that has no direct external cause or is warped in some way.
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Depressant substances
Definition
Alcohol, Valium, Xanex, Morphine
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Stimulant substances
Definition
Caffeine, amphetamines, cocaine
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Hallucinogenic substances
Definition
LSD, mescaline, PCP
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Addiction
Definition
Inability to stop an activity without help.
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