Explain What Occurs in a Typical Night of Sleep in a Young

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Essay

Explain what occurs in a typical night of sleep in a young adult, including how the body responds during REM and NREM sleep.

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Definitions:

Human Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the human brain involved in higher functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons that allow them to communicate with each other through electrical or chemical signals.

Santiago Ramón y Cajal

A Spanish neuroscientist known for his pioneering work in neuroanatomy, specifically his detailed drawings of neurons.

Growth Cones

Dynamic, actin-supported extensions of a developing or regenerating neurite seeking its synaptic target.