The hypothalamus contains the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), which acts as the biological clock of the body, and other nuclei that regulate slow-wave sleep in conjunction with the thalamus.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Washington State University
  4.2 Sleep & Why We Sleep – Introductory Psychology

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• 4.2 Sleep & Why We Sleep – Introductory Psychology opentext.wsu.edu Washington State University via serper

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• Slow Wave Sleep concept
• suprachiasmatic nucleus concept