I always thought we consolidate memory during REM sleep, and the only way to maximize that sleep is to do it in large blocks. Since neuro class, I have ceased taking naps and try to get all sleep in large chunks. Granted, we have to stay up all night on call, then I take a nap when I get home and then go to bed early, so I can get a larger night's sleep that night and maximize REM.

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