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The brainstem contains rhythmic neuronal activity that regulates sleep and arousal as described in [1], [2], and [3], and it is also involved in the modulation of pain during sleep states as noted in [4].

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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 4 facts
claimRhythmic neuronal activity in the hypothalamus and brainstem regulates sleep and arousal, and while association of this activity between these regions is important for sleep regulation, bursts of disassociated neuronal activity may contribute to nocturnal seizures.
claimThe association of specific neuronal activity between the hypothalamus and brainstem is important for regulating sleep, while bursts of disassociated neuronal activity may contribute to nocturnal seizures.
claimThe hypothalamus and brainstem contain specific patterns of rhythmic neuronal activity that regulate sleep and arousal.
referenceFoo H and Mason P published research in Sleep Medicine Reviews in 2003 regarding the brainstem's modulation of pain during sleep and waking states.