Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
sleep deprivation, productivity, competence, neuronal centers
College
Nursing
Abstract
Sleep plays an important role in maintaining health. Sleep affects two types of physiologic functions; the nervous system itself and other structures of the body. Sleep deprivation is often associated with continuous malfunction of the mind and at other times can cause abnormal behavioral activities of the nervous system. Sleep restores the natural balance among the neuronal centers (1). “Everyone has a sleep-wake cycle that corresponds to her or his optimum degree of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Studies show that adequate sleep enhances attentiveness, concentration, mood, and motivation.” (2)
Recommended Citation
Parry, Stacy J. and Baldwin, Dr. Joan H.
(2014)
"So, You Think You Have Sleep Deprivation?,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 1065.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1065