the deep, dreaming part of sleep known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Normally when people fall asleep, they experience 90 minutes of non-REM sleep, which is then followed by REM sleep. People with narcolepsy, however, enter REM sleep immediately
A lack of the protein hypocretin in the hippocampus and lower thalamus is thought to be the location of the main cause of narcolepsy.
Yes, the dreaming cycle of sleep comes in the deepest part, so that means you're getting a full cycle, or a good night's sleep.
Suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus
i think it's the cerebral cortex.. because it's what keeps you conscious... hormones may also affect such as serotonin because they trigger sleep...
a neuropeptide system in the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates body temperature and appetite. The newly discovered system, which has been called the hypocretinergic system, regulates sleep
Laughing in your sleep, also known as hypnogely, is a phenomenon where a person laughs or giggles during their sleep. It can be a normal part of dreaming or can be associated with sleep disorders like REM sleep behavior disorder.
There are many medical reasons that could cause one to sleep all day. Some of these include thyroid problems, sleep apnoea, chronic fatigue syndrome, narcolepsy etc. Medication can also play a part in causing excessive day-time sleepiness.
It's part of the sleep cycle, like eyes moving while you're dreaming.
Yes, during sleep our breathing rate tends to slow down compared to when we are awake. This is a normal part of the sleep cycle as our body relaxes and enters into a more restorative state.
The hypothalamus, particularly the suprachiasmatic nucleus, plays a key role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle. It receives information about light levels from the eyes, helping to synchronize the body's internal clock with the external day-night cycle. Additionally, the pineal gland produces melatonin in response to darkness, promoting sleep.
Yes, the body's temperature typically decreases at night as part of the natural sleep-wake cycle.
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder involving attacks of sleep. During a sleep attack, an individual may feel increasingly tired, reaching a point of extreme sleepiness, compared to how one might feel after staying awake for 48-72 hours straight. Other symptoms of narcolepsy include cataplexy (loss of muscle tone with emotions), hypnagogic hallucinations, sleep paralysis and disrupted nighttime sleep.