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Interindividual differences in the dynamics of the homeostatic process are trait-like and distinct for sleep versus wakefulness.
Journal of sleep research - 1 Apr 2017
Rusterholz Thomas, Tarokh Leila, Van Dongen Hans P A, Achermann Peter
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The sleep homeostatic Process S reflects the build-up of sleep pressure during waking and its dissipation during sleep. Process S is modelled as a saturating exponential function during waking and a decreasing exponential function during sleep. Slow wave activity is a physiological marker for non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep intensity and serves as an index of Process S. There is considerable...
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