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As previously discussed, the primary role of 5HT is in wakefulness, as well as the control of many different functions. There are many different receptors for 5HT and one specific group is involved in sleep. In this instance, 5HT is involved in NREM sleep; however, it is minimally present during REM sleep [31]. 5HT is derived from L‐tryptophan, an amino acid.