Pineal Gland- a gland that is the source of melatonin
Melatonin- a hormone produced through the pineal gland and part of the reproduction cycle
Delta waves- a high amplitude brainwave with a frequency of around 0 to 4 hertz
Chronic- persisting a long time
Sleep Apnea- a sleep disorder that cause pauses in breathing, shallow breathing, or/and infrequent breathing
Spindles- burst of brain activity in Stage 2 of sleep
Deficit- amount is too small
Cataplexy- a condition where strong emotions can result in a physical collapse
Hypnagogic- the stage right before falling asleep
Hypocretin- a hormone that regulates a mammal's appetite and sleep
Cortisone- a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex
Ghrelin- an enzyme produced by the stomach lining cells to stimulate appetite
Leptin- a protein that controls the fat storage
Enzyme- a substance produced by something living to perform specific biochemical reaction
Adrenal Cortex- outer part of the adrenal gland that releases steroid hormones
Melatonin- a hormone produced through the pineal gland and part of the reproduction cycle
Delta waves- a high amplitude brainwave with a frequency of around 0 to 4 hertz
Chronic- persisting a long time
Sleep Apnea- a sleep disorder that cause pauses in breathing, shallow breathing, or/and infrequent breathing
Spindles- burst of brain activity in Stage 2 of sleep
Deficit- amount is too small
Cataplexy- a condition where strong emotions can result in a physical collapse
Hypnagogic- the stage right before falling asleep
Hypocretin- a hormone that regulates a mammal's appetite and sleep
Cortisone- a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex
Ghrelin- an enzyme produced by the stomach lining cells to stimulate appetite
Leptin- a protein that controls the fat storage
Enzyme- a substance produced by something living to perform specific biochemical reaction
Adrenal Cortex- outer part of the adrenal gland that releases steroid hormones