Sleep - Stage 2

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Also known as:  Clinical Sleep

 

Description

Stage 2 Sleep is one of the stages of Sleep.  Blood Pressure and Heart rate decrease during this stage of Sleep.  It accounts for approximately 50% of total Sleep time.

 

Biological Function of Stage 2 Sleep

 Researchers are not yet sure of the function of Stage 2 Sleep.  It is regarded as a filter between Slow Wave Sleep and Rapid Eye Movement Sleep.

 

These Substances may Increase the Duration of Stage 2 Sleep

Prescribed Medications

 Nitrazepam increases the duration of Stage 2 Sleep.

 

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