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Sleep Deprivation Impairs Functioning of the ____

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 Sleep deprivation impairs functioning of the ____.


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Energy Metabolism

The set of chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to convert energy from food into a form that cells can use.

Neuropeptide Y

A neurotransmitter found in the brain and autonomic nervous system, involved in regulating a variety of physiological processes such as appetite, stress response, and circadian rhythms.

Leptin

A hormone produced by adipose (fat) cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

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