sleep-wake cycle

[ sleep-weyk ]

/ ˈslipˈweɪk /

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noun

Physiology. the species-specific biological pattern of alternating sleep and wakefulness, in humans roughly 8 hours of nocturnal sleep and 16 hours of daytime activity.

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How to use sleep-wake cycle in a sentence

High levels of the amino acid tryptophan in turkey are converted into melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles in the brain.
The extreme consequences of stuffing yourselves during the holidays|Christina Agapakis|November 19, 2021|Popular-Science
Several studies have shown that if you shift your sleep-wake cycle by a few hours, you also shift the timing of your peak performance by a few hours, suggesting that the external rhythms of daily life matter.
Why Sprinters Peak in the Evening and Marathoners Don’t|mmirhashem|September 19, 2021|Outside Online
Taking in greenery and natural light assists brain health by reducing stress and increasing melatonin for a more regular sleep-wake cycle.
5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp As You Age|Matt Fuchs|June 7, 2021|Time
Shutting out light, whether it’s with curtains or an eye mask, helps because light interferes with the natural production of melatonin—a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
Take the best naps, with science|John Kennedy|January 19, 2021|Popular-Science

Students’ sleep schedules became more regular and better aligned with their body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, the team found.
COVID-19 lockdowns helped people get more, but not necessarily better, sleep|Erin Garcia de Jesus|June 16, 2020|Science News