OSMANI, Hana and BELLCHISHTA SHAQIRI, Anila (2026) SLEEP PHYSIOLOGY. In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “FROM RESEARCH TO APPLICATION”, 20 May, 2026.
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Abstract
Sleep is a complex and essential biological process that plays a fundamental role in maintaining physical and mental health. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the physiological mechanisms underlying sleep, including circadian rhythms, sleep homeostasis, sleep stages, neural regulation, and sleep disorders. The circadian rhythm, controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus, regulates the sleep–wake cycle in response to environmental light, while sleep homeostasis reflects the body’s need for sleep based on prior wakefulness. Sleep is divided into two main phases: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM), which alternate cyclically throughout the night. NREM sleep is primarily associated with physical restoration, whereas REM sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation, emotional processing, and cognitive function. The neural control of sleep involves complex interactions between the hypothalamus, brainstem, thalamus, and cortical networks. Additionally, this paper discusses common sleep disorders such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and somnambulism, highlighting their impact on overall health. Understanding sleep physiology is essential for recognizing the importance of sleep and improving approaches to sleep-related disorders.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email zshi@unite.edu.mk |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Sep 2026 13:52 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Sep 2026 13:52 |
| URI: | http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/2405 |
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