What would happen to the sleep-wake schedule of someone who lacked orexin?
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It is primarily produced in the hypothalamus and helps maintain wakefulness and alertness. If someone lacked orexin, their sleep-wake schedule would be significantly disrupted. They would likely experience excessive daytime sleepiness, difficulty maintaining Show more…
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