Systemic Homeostasis And Poikilostasis In Sleep: Is Rem Sleep A Physiological Paradox?

"Systemic Homeostasis And Poikilostasis In Sleep: Is Rem Sleep A Physiological Paradox?" by Pier Luigi Parmeggiani is an insightful exploration into the complexities of sleep physiology. Published by Imperial College Press in 2010, this hardback edition spans 140 pages and delves into the critical role of homeostasis during sleep. Parmeggiani examines how systemic homeostatic regulation of essential physiological variables becomes inactive in specific phases of the ultradian sleep cycle in mammals, particularly during REM sleep. This book is a must-read for those interested in the psychological aspects of sleep, the mechanisms of Rapid Eye Movement sleep, and the general principles of homeostasis. Enhance your understanding of sleep science with this engaging and informative volume, where every page offers a thoughtful examination of sleep's paradoxical nature.