Human Bodies Are Much Like Carefully Crafted Machines

Olivia Harris Mrs. Gerhart Health 7/21/2016 Intricate human bodies are much like carefully crafted machines. Each function has a purpose, and each need has a particular function. And, much like a machine, bodies can replenish their power, repair themselves, and fail and break down. One particular necessity for human bodies is sleep, and if not acquired, many complications can emerge. Sleep deprivation is a common problem all too often overlooked as a mere loss of a night’s rest. Most people do not realize the potential problems sleep deprivation can cause. From undesired grouchiness and uninhibited yawns to constant illness and a failing mental state, sleep deprivation is a condition to never be taken lightly. In fact, it can cause an†¦show more content†¦REM, or Rapid Eye Movement is when a brain engages and enters the dream state. During each state, a healthy body will replenish energy, repair muscles and tissues, activate the brain, and release certain growth hormones. For a body to do this, though, it mu st first acquire enough sleep, which many people find difficult to do. An average of 7-9 hours of sleep for an adult, and 8-9 hours of sleep for a teenager is the desired time to gain the most benefits from sleep, allowing for several REM cycles, and more recharging time. Anybody who fails to sleep enough will not experience the healing process, and instead become sickly and weak, becoming sleep deprived. There are two kinds of sleep deprivation. The shorter one, or acute sleep deprivation is a loss of 1 night to a few days of slumber, compared to the longer term Chronic sleep deprivation, which results from multiple days deprived of rest. Both acute and chronic sleep deprivation show various symptoms to a victim of it. When a person becomes sleep deprived, they will begin to feel lethargic throughout the day and experience microsleeping when doing everyday tasks, such as driving or eating. A sleep deprived person will also find it hard to concentrate, have little control over their emotions, and easily anger over trivial matters. A sleep deficit can derive from numerous interconnected actions or problems. Many people treat their bodies poorly