What Happens to Dopamine Receptors During Sleep Deprivation?

Executive Summary

  • Dopamine usage in the brain can be manipulated through the simple act of sleep deprivation.
  • This provides important clues related to things like ADHD.

Introduction

A significant question about dopamine activity in the brain is when dopamine receptors reduce their ability to uptake dopamine. In this article, we evaluate essential research in this area.

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