Why do we sleep?
Description
We spend about a third of our lives asleep. But why do we need to sleep? Filmed at a University Sleep Lab, this short film demonstrates the effects of lack of sleep and explains why it is so essential to brain function and, ultimately, to survival. An excellent resource for students new to the topic.
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4 minutes
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Alexander Street
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