Sleep: Neural Circuits, Orexin/Hypocretin, Hypothalamus, Neuromodulators, Stress & Cortisol, Sleep Drugs & Ultrasound Technology | Luis de Lecea | 168
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The Science of Sleep Architecture
This chapter explores the various phases of sleep, focusing on the distinctions between non-REM and REM sleep and their implications for memory consolidation. It highlights the diverse sleep patterns observed across different species, including the unique adaptations seen in marine mammals and bats, and discusses the challenges in measuring sleep quality through EEG technology. The complexity of neuronal activity during sleep, including the intriguing concept of memory replay, underscores the ongoing research aimed at understanding the essential functions of sleep across species.
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