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Sleep Impact Neurotransmitters

Meaning

Sleep Impact Neurotransmitters describes the essential role played by specific chemical messengers in regulating the initiation, maintenance, and architecture of the sleep-wake cycle. These molecules, including GABA, serotonin, histamine, and orexin, exert their influence by modulating the excitability of various brainstem and hypothalamic nuclei. A balanced and timely fluctuation of these neurotransmitters is paramount for transitioning smoothly between wakefulness, non-REM, and REM sleep stages, profoundly affecting metabolic and hormonal rhythmicity.