Exploring the role of sleep stages in memory consolidation and cognitive function

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Exploring the role of sleep stages in memory consolidation and cognitive function

Ke Wu 1*
  • 1 University of California Davis    
  • *corresponding author kkewu@ucdavis.edu
Published on 20 December 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-8818/23/20231019
TNS Vol.23
ISSN (Print): 2753-8826
ISSN (Online): 2753-8818
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-219-0
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-220-6

Abstract

The biological process of sleep is crucial for maintaining both physical and mental health. There are two separate stages of sleep, which are rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. They have distinct characteristics and functions that contribute to memory consolidation or cognitive function. The role of each sleep stage in memory consolidation and cognitive function is crucial for optimizing sleep and promoting cognitive performance. This paper reviews the different sleep stages and their contribution to memory consolidation and cognitive function. The findings suggest that NREM sleep aids in transferring information from short-term to long-term memory, also plays an important role in consolidating declarative and procedural memories, and REM sleep is involved in emotional regulation and the integration of emotional information with existing memories. These conclusions highlight the significant role of sleep in memory consolidation and cognitive function.

Keywords:

REM, NREM, cognitive, sleep

Wu,K. (2023). Exploring the role of sleep stages in memory consolidation and cognitive function. Theoretical and Natural Science,23,40-43.
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Wu,K. (2023). Exploring the role of sleep stages in memory consolidation and cognitive function. Theoretical and Natural Science,23,40-43.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Biological Engineering and Medical Science

ISBN：978-1-83558-219-0(Print) / 978-1-83558-220-6(Online)
Editor：Alan Wang
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Conference date: 2 September 2023
Series: Theoretical and Natural Science
Volume number: Vol.23
ISSN：2753-8818(Print) / 2753-8826(Online)

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