Sleep Deprivation and Its Impact on Learning and Health

Running Head: SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND ITS IMPACT ON LEARNING AND HEALTH
Sleep Deprivation and Its Impact on Learning and Health
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A Typical Night’s Sleep Cycle
The first stage of sleep is characterized by a transition between wakefulness and sleepiness. This particular stage is categorized by light sleep, meaning that even though the eyes are closed, elements of alertness are retained. Usually, this first stage lasts only about ten minutes. The second stage of the sleep cycle is lasts only about 20 minutes, and is also characterized by light sleep, although transitioning into deep sleep. At this stage, the body temperature decreases and the heart rate slows down too. The third stage of the sleep cycle is characterized by unresponsiveness in relation to environmental sounds and clutter. It is a transition between deep sleep and very deep sleep and as such, bed-wetting and sleep-walking are likely to occur during this stage. The last ...