Sleep factors definition

These studies are consistent with the concept of POA control of homeostasis, but are not definitive. A definitive study demonstrating the necessity of the POA for homeostatic control of sleep using the lesion method would be difficult to interpret since baseline sleep would be greatly diminished. Instead, recent studies have examined the role of the POA in response to endogenous sleep factors thought to underlie sleep homeostasis. 

By definition, all of the sedative-hypnotics will induce sleep if high enough doses are given. The effects of sedative-hypnotics on the stages of sleep depend on several factors, including the specific... 

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