Sleep

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In physiology, sleep is a "readily reversible suspension of sensorimotor interaction with the environment, usually associated with recumbency and immobility."[1]

Sleep stages

The stages of sleep include "Stage 1: sleep onset, drowsy sleep; Stage 2: light sleep; Stages 3 and 4: delta sleep, light sleep, deep sleep, telencephalic sleep."[2]

Disorders of sleep

Obstructive sleep apnea

For more information, see: Obstructive sleep apnea.


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