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by pstuart 3192 days ago
Unqualified anonymous internet answer: it's probably too busy.

I believe the brain actually shrinks slightly and channels expand to aid in the flushing.

Anectdata: note how when you're really tired you can't think clearly? Also, how (apparently) if one goes without sleep for too long then the brain suffers irreparable damage.