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Slow wave sleep - functions
essential for survival
reduction of free radicals
REM sleep - functions
promote brain development
facilitate learning
Sleep and learning
Consolidation of long-term memories
REM - nondeclarative memory
Slow-wave - declarative memory
Is sleep different among species
yes
Ways to study sleep
electroencephalography - activity of a population of neurons recorded through electrodes on scalp