NSC 3375 Exam I Questions With Complete Solutions

NSC 3375 Exam I Questions With Complete Solutions
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cholinergic and GABAergic structure in the mesencephalon,
whose dysfunction is implicated in REM sleep behavior disorder
LPTg
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dorsal mesencephalon structure, dense in REM-off neurons
vlPAG
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dorsal pons structure, dense in REM-on neurons
sld
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brainstem structure important for REM gating and REM-off
circuits
vlPAG
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brain region containing the SLD nucleus functioning as the
source of REM-on signaling
pons
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,sleep stage disrupted by elevated 5ht levels
rem


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brain structure dense in cholinergic neurons, providing the
initial signals of PGO waves as seen on EEG in pre-REM
pons
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EEG waves generated 30-90 seconds before entering REM,
correlated with cholinergic activity in the pons
pgo
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dorsal pons region, which innervates cholinergic neurons in the
pons and the medial pontine reticular formation during REM
SLD
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hypothalamic region generating penile erections during REM
LPO
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,REM-off structure located in mesencephalon, releasing ACh
and GABA
LPTg


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scientist who claimed that sleep is evolution's biggest flaw if it
does not serve a vital purpose
rechtschaffen
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english translation for inemuri
sleeping while present
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greek god of sleep
hypnos
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greek god of death
thanatos
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ancient culture who believed death was a long sleep
greeks

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greek god of dreams
morpheus
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ancient culture who believed the souls left the body during
sleep to communicate with the dead
egyptians
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egyptian word for dream and awaken, represented as an open
eye
rswt
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philosopher who recognized sleep as a biological need, due to
his belief in digestion and chemical vapors
aristotle
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father of modern sleep research at the university of chicago
kleitman
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