Quantitative modelling of sleep dynamics

P A Robinson, A J K Phillips, B D Fulcher, M Puckeridge, J A Roberts

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Abstract

Arousal is largely controlled by the ascending arousal system of the hypothalamus and brainstem, which projects to the corticothalamic system responsible for electroencephalographic (EEG) signatures of sleep. Quantitative physiologically based modelling of brainstem dynamics theory is described here, using realistic parameters, and links to EEG are outlined. Verification against a wide range of experimental data is described, including arousal dynamics under normal conditions, sleep deprivation, stimuli, stimulants and jetlag, plus key features of wake and sleep EEGs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3840-3854
Number of pages15
JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences
Volume369
Issue number1952
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Oct 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ascending arousal system
  • Chronotype
  • Electroencephalography
  • Modelling
  • Sleep-wake cycle

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