Sleepiness Symptoms, Treatment & Information
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Adenosine is created over the course of the day; high levels of adenosine lead to sleepiness...sleepiness occurs as the circadian element causes the release of the hormone melatonin and a gradual decrease in core body temperature...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep
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Excessive daytime sleepiness (without a known cause) suggests the presence of a significant sleep disorder and is different from fatigue. Although depression, anxiety, stress, and boredom can contribute to excessive sleepiness, these conditions more typically cause fatigue and apathy...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003208.htm
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Sleepiness
 Sleepiness is also known as: somnolence, drowsiness
Sleepiness Definition: Sleepiness Drowsiness, somnolence Sleep disorders Difficulty in maintaining the wakeful state so more...
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