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Homeostatic Regulation of Sleep
Homeostatic regulation is a key mechanism that controls sleep, operating alongside circadian rhythms. This process functions like an internal timer, increasing the drive for sleep in proportion to the amount of time spent awake. The phenomenon of sleep rebound after deprivation is a clear indicator of this homeostatic pressure.
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