What Do We Know About the Sleepy Mutant Strain and How

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Essay

What do we know about the Sleepy mutant strain and how does this contribute to a new hypothesis for sleep drive?

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Definitions:

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.

Coronary Artery Disease

A heart condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to a reduced blood supply to the heart muscle.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke, often related to a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries.

Stroke

A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.