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The Science of Sleep

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Explore the hidden rhythms of sleep, from nighttime brain activity and jet lag to the tiny research animals that helped reveal our biological clocks.

The Science of Sleep

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  1. In the name of a sleep phase, what does REM stand for?
  2. A circadian rhythm follows a cycle lasting approximately how long?
  3. Which hormone normally rises in the evening and helps signal that it is time to sleep?

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