Each night when you fall asleep, which area of your brain regulates the change in body rhythm as you move from wakefulness to the state of sleep?

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The specialized segment of the hypothalamus, specifically the suprachiasmatic nucleus, regulates the sleep-wake cycle and controls the release of melatonin, which helps us fall asleep. While the other brain regions listed may be involved in sleep regulation, they are not specifically responsible for the transition from wakefulness to sleep.

Each Night When You Fall Asleep, Which Area of Your