There is a cellular waste product that appears to be involved in signaling the brain areas responsible for sleep,telling them to "slow down" because too much cellular fuel has been burned.This cellular waste product is __________________.

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Adenosine is the cellular waste product that builds up in the brain throughout the day as neurons use energy to communicate. As levels of adenosine increase, it leads to increased drowsiness and eventually promotes the onset of sleep. Adenosine is believed to signal the central nervous system to slow down metabolism due to the depletion of cellular energy reserves.

There Is a Cellular Waste Product That Appears to Be