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The Fascinating Effects of Sleep on Your Brain

By Institute of Human AnatomyFrom boclips.com
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In this video, the teacher explains two fascinating things that happen to the brain during sleep. The first is the glymphatic system, which acts as the brain's overnight custodial service, clearing out metabolic waste. The second is the role of the hippocampus in memory consolidation, showing the importance of sleep for converting short-term memories into long-term memories.

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