Although it is essential, does our body actually age as we sleep?

Subject: Although it is essential, does our body actually age as we sleep?

Date: Sat Dec 24 15:34:39 2005
Posted by David
Grade level: undergrad School: Saint Louis University
City: Saint Louis State/Province: Missouri Country: United States
Area of science: General Biology
ID: 1135463679.Gb

Message:


I realize we need sleep to function well and survive.  But, i have heard that 
our body (whether its the brain or chemicals within our cells) releases 
something that causes our body to age.  I heard that this is released during 
our sleep.  It may be a stupid question but i would really like to know. 
Thanks.

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