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Record 1 2015-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

An important chemical in [the] brain that helps regulate wakefulness and REM [rapid eye movement] sleep.

OBS

People with narcolepsy have low levels of this neurochemical in their spinal fluid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

[...] hormone synthétisée par certains neurones du cerveau et impliquée dans l'état d'éveil.

Spanish

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