1. Why is sleep important to the body? (in your own words)
Sleep is essential to the body because it enables the brain to learn and
create new memories. Sleeping is vital in removing toxins in the mind
that builds up when a person is awake.
2. How many hours do you need to sleep? 7 hours
3. What are some causes of sleep disturbance?
1. Behaviors (Example) an instance of a practice that leads to sleep
disturbance is keeping irregular sleep-wake schedules. The other
behavior is taking long naps in the afternoon.
2. Lifestyle (Example) one lifestyle that causes sleep disturbance is
drinking alcohol to help induce sleep, which leads to restless
sleep. Smoking close to bedtime is also another factor causing
sleep disturbance because nicotine is a stimulant.
3. Diet (Example) one cause of sleep disturbance is eating a big meal
too close to bedtime. Moreover, drinking a lot of fluids later in the
evening is a cause of sleep disturbance.
Sleep is essential to the body because it enables the brain to learn and
create new memories. Sleeping is vital in removing toxins in the mind
that builds up when a person is awake.
2. How many hours do you need to sleep? 7 hours
3. What are some causes of sleep disturbance?
1. Behaviors (Example) an instance of a practice that leads to sleep
disturbance is keeping irregular sleep-wake schedules. The other
behavior is taking long naps in the afternoon.
2. Lifestyle (Example) one lifestyle that causes sleep disturbance is
drinking alcohol to help induce sleep, which leads to restless
sleep. Smoking close to bedtime is also another factor causing
sleep disturbance because nicotine is a stimulant.
3. Diet (Example) one cause of sleep disturbance is eating a big meal
too close to bedtime. Moreover, drinking a lot of fluids later in the
evening is a cause of sleep disturbance.
