Please answer the quiz to receive CE credits! Eligibility: 6 out of 8 answers should be correct. Which neuropeptide is thought to trigger the VLPO neurons in the hypothalamus to initiate sleep?* acetylcholine aspartame adenosine alanine The sleep cycle follows which sequence in most adults?* NREM 1, REM, NREM 2, NREM 3 NREM 1, NREM 3, NREM 2, NREM 4 NREM 1, NREM 2, REM, NREM 3 NREM 1, NREM 2, NREM 3, REM Which of the following types of medications do not affect sleep?* Antihistamine Antidepressants Antihypertensive (blood pressure lower meds) None of the above Which of the following lifestyle factors does not negatively impact sleep?* Smoking Dim, yellow red lights Alcohol Coffee Choose the correct statement below:* Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in the pineal gland Glycine can act as an inhibitory neurotransmitter L-Theanine can help with relaxation by producing alpha brain waves All of the above Which of the following would be a tip for better sleep:* The best time for exercise is just before bed Caffeine and stimulants can promote deep sleep when consumed before bed Develop a bedtime routine or relaxation ritual Having a spicy, deep fried meal can help induce relaxation Which of the following improper hormonal secretion patterns occurs with sleep deprivation:* Low cortisol during the day; high growth hormone during the night High cortisol during the night; low growth hormone during the night Low cortisol during the night; low growth hormone during the night High cortisol during the day; high growth hormone during the night Which of the following statements is true?* Increased cardiovascular risk has been associated with under sleeping (less than 6 hours per night) but no increased risk has been found with oversleeping (greater than 10 hours per night) Poor sleep does not change eating behaviours on subsequent days, but rather it interferes with glucose regulation, insulin resistance and leptin inhibition. Insomnia has been associated with a subsequently greater risk of depression and psychiatric disorders for up to 30 years later in life. Poor sleeping patterns have only been associated with reduced bone mineral density in women when night sleep times are consistently less than 5 hours per night. This 4 part lecture series 'A to Zzzz to Better Sleep' has been approved for 2 Category A credits with CONO. We'll review your answers shortly. Once your score is approved, you will receive 2 Category A CE Credits.Please fill in your information below to receive the CE Credit Certificate.Contact Person* First Last Email* Please enter the email you enrolled with on learning.cytomatrix.ca.Contact Phone Number*The lectures/information in this course was relevant and usefulstrongly agreeagreeneutraldisagreestrongly disagreeI found the learning platform easy to use...strongly agreeagreeneutraldisagreestrongly disagreeWhat future topics would you like to see? Please Give Us A Star Rating!1 star2 stars3 starsCAPTCHA
