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What would happen if you didn’t sleep? - Claudia Aguirre

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In the United States, it’s estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience: staying awake can cause serious bodily harm. Claudia Aguirre shows what happens to your body and brain when you skip sleep.

Which substance mentioned in the video builds up and causes 'sleep pressure'?

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Claudia Aguirre
  • Director Lisa LaBracio
  • Animator Josephine Mark
  • Composer Carlos Palomares
  • Script Editor Emma Bryce
  • Narrator Addison Anderson

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