Abstract
In summary, the circadian timing- system regulates the timing of the sleep-wake cycle and propensity tor sleep and alertness. As proposed by litigar 4, the function of the circadian clock, is to promote alertness, thus counteracting the homeostatic drive for sleep during the day anti facilitating consolidation of sleep during the night.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3-20 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | International Congress and Symposium Series - Royal Society of Medicine |
| Issue number | 262 |
| State | Published - 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology