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Importance of Circadian Clocks: How the Circadian Clock affects a student's sleep schedule

Abstract

This report provides an overview of the effects of sleep deprivation on college students. The purpose is to gain new information, which would inform the students at the University of California, Merced about the importance of routinely obtaining the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep.