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What Happens When Your Body Undergoes Sleep Deprivation
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A fake starvation signal is transmitted to your brain. It will think the body is undergoing a starvation condition, but it isn't. Your brain releases an increase of hormones that makes you want to eat more, and your hunger level increases.
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