Orexin (also known as hypocretin) is a neurotransmitter that directly stimulates arousal centers and the cerebral cortex.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Harvard Medical School
  Science of Sleep: How is Sleep Regulated?

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• Science of Sleep: How is Sleep Regulated? sleep.hms.harvard.edu Harvard Medical School via serper

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• cerebral cortex concept