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Match each description with the item below.
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Growth Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A stage of deep sleep characterized by low-frequency, high-amplitude EEG waves, essential for physical recovery and memory consolidation.

Activation-Synthesis Theory

A hypothesis that dreams are created by the higher brain centers interpreting random activity from the lower brain during REM sleep.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving various areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

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