HOW SLEEP AFFECTS HUMAN BRAIN FUNCTION

Authors

  • Toyirova Mashhura Students of 742-23 group Jizzakh State Pedagogical University Author
  • Islomova Muslima Students of 742-23 group Jizzakh State Pedagogical University Author
  • Mamatmurodova Dildora Students of 742-23 group Jizzakh State Pedagogical University safarovadildora001@gmail.com Author
  • To‘rayeva Shoira Muxtarovna Senior Lecturer, Jizzakh State Pedagogical University shturaeva.english@gmail.com Author

Keywords:

Sleep, brain function, memory, cognition, sleep deprivation, learning, attention, mental health, neuroscience, human brain

Abstract

Sleep plays a vital role in maintaining healthy brain function and overall well-being. It is essential for cognitive processes such as memory, learning, attention, and emotional regulation. This article examines how sleep affects human brain function, highlighting the consequences of sleep deprivation and the importance of maintaining healthy sleep patterns. Understanding the relationship between sleep and brain activity can help individuals improve both academic performance and mental health.Sleep plays a vital role in maintaining healthy brain function and overall well-being. It is essential for cognitive processes such as memory, learning, attention, and emotional regulation. This article examines how sleep affects human brain function, highlighting the consequences of sleep deprivation and the importance of maintaining healthy sleep patterns. Understanding the relationship between sleep and brain activity can help individuals improve both academic performance and mental health.

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Published

2026-04-29

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