NUR 2206 Final Exam B

NUR 2206 Final Exam B
1. gamma-aminobutyric acid
Answer
neurotransmitter that works with serotonin to maintain sleep
2. non-rapid eye movement
Answer
The stage of sleep during which the eyes move very little and the body gradually reaches its
state of deepest relaxation.
3. parasympathetic
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"rest and digest" nervous system
4. stage 2
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stage of sleep where 50% of NREM sleep is spent
5. REM
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type ofsleep where sympathetic nervoussystem dominates (fight or flight). Pt is most difficult to
arouse.
6. REM
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type of sleep associated with changes in cerebral blood flow (increased cortical activity,
increased O2 consumption, release of epinephrine)
7. REM sleep
Answer
irregular movements vivd dreaming
increase in gastric secretions increased T, HR,RR,BP, metabolic rate
involved in mental and emotional balance