I know sleep is the correct general answer. I understand our bodies get tired. But exactly HOW does this work? Even when you are sleeping your brain is still working, and studies suggest it’s actually more active, so how does sleeping rest you if your brain is still active?
Also: isn’t it interesting that every creature needs sleep?
In: 99
IIRC, the brain essentially turns off different areas that are needed for awake time and activates areas that are needed for sleep time. Also, interestingly enough, it also freezes most of your motor functions, so your appendages also get rest from work. That’s why if you jolt awake, its from a disruption in that center, or people who sleepwalk have issues there.
I know sleep is the correct general answer. I understand our bodies get tired. But exactly HOW does this work? Even when you are sleeping your brain is still working, and studies suggest it’s actually more active, so how does sleeping rest you if your brain is still active?
Also: isn’t it interesting that every creature needs sleep?
In: 99
IIRC, the brain essentially turns off different areas that are needed for awake time and activates areas that are needed for sleep time. Also, interestingly enough, it also freezes most of your motor functions, so your appendages also get rest from work. That’s why if you jolt awake, its from a disruption in that center, or people who sleepwalk have issues there.
Latest Answers