Sleep: Understanding the Basics (cont.)
Medical Author:
Michael B Russo, MD
Coauthor:
Shehnaz Shaikh, MD
Medical Editor:
Anthony M Murro, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Carmel Armon, MD, MHS, MSc
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Synonyms and Keywordssleep understanding the basics, stages of sleep, stage I, stage II, stage III, stage IV, delta waves, delta activity, non-rapid eye movement, NREM, rapid eye movement, REM, light sleep, deep sleep, circadian rhythms, melatonin, biological clock, hypothalamus, neurons, nerve cells, brain activity during sleep, pineal gland, prolactin, testosterone, growth hormone, sleep rhythm, neurotransmitters, sleep deprivation, lack of sleep, sleep cycles, sleep time, amount of sleep needed, jet lag, insomnia, sleep hygiene, sleepwalking Viewer Comments & ReviewsSleep - Problems ExperiencedThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What sleep problems have you experienced? Sleep Apnea - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were the symptoms of your sleep problem? |
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