The Function of Sleep

The importance of sleep can be ascertained by noting the effects of its loss, which tends to be chronic and partial, on cognition, mood, alertness, and overall health. Many theories have been put forth to explain the function of sleep in humans, including proposals based on energy conservation, ecol...

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Main Authors: Daniel A. Barone, Ana C. Krieger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIMS Press 2015-06-01
Series:AIMS Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://www.aimspress.com/neuroscience/article/266/fulltext.html