1975
DOI: 10.1146/annurev.me.26.020175.002435
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Neuroregulators and Sleep Mechanisms

Abstract: Information which has emerged thus far relates to the overall transmitter mechanisms of sleep. The data, while conflicting, point to the involvement of many neuroregulators at numerous integrative levels of the process. However the long term question still remain: what triggers and maintain sleep, what stops sleep, what occurs to the body and brain during sleep--in essence, why sleep? These questions are now problems for behavioral neurochemists, whereas in a previous era, they were problems for philosophers. … Show more

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“…There is, however, evidence in animals that central levels of catecholamines modulate sleep state distribution (5,6). We have previously hypothesized that aborted SIDS have an increased in sympathoadrenal activity (3, 4, 7).…”
Section: Sleep States In Aborted Sidsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There is, however, evidence in animals that central levels of catecholamines modulate sleep state distribution (5,6). We have previously hypothesized that aborted SIDS have an increased in sympathoadrenal activity (3, 4, 7).…”
Section: Sleep States In Aborted Sidsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Insomnia leads to a variety of different behavioral manifestations [ 30 ], including jumping, bumping, irritability, mania, excitement, hair loss, listlessness and other behavioral abnormalities [ 19 ]. This effect may occur because psychiatric conditions are closely related to sleep disturbances [ 31 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%