The _____ nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for our circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep cycle
#2
Circadian rhythm: The suprachiasmatic nucleus releases _____, which stimulates the pineal gland to secrete melatonin
#3
Sleep is divided into two stages, _____ and non-REM
#4
Which nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for the diurnal variation of ACTH levels?_____
#5
Cortisol levels are highest just before _____ and lowest in the evening
#6
Glucocorticoid (cortisol) secretion is _____ and diurnal (daily) in nature, oscillating with a circadian rhythm
#7
Pontogeniculo-occipital spikes are characteristic of _____ sleep
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Melatonin and Sleep Regulation Flashcard Deck - 7 Cards
Flashcard 1: The _____ nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for our circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep cycle
Answer: suprachiasmatic
Flashcard 2: Circadian rhythm: The suprachiasmatic nucleus releases _____, which stimulates the pineal gland to secrete melatonin
Answer: norepinephrine
Flashcard 3: Sleep is divided into two stages, _____ and non-REM
Answer: REM
Flashcard 4: Which nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for the diurnal variation of ACTH levels?_____
Answer: Suprachiasmatic
Flashcard 5: Cortisol levels are highest just before _____ and lowest in the evening
Answer: awakening
Flashcard 6: Glucocorticoid (cortisol) secretion is _____ and diurnal (daily) in nature, oscillating with a circadian rhythm
Answer: pulsatile
Flashcard 7: Pontogeniculo-occipital spikes are characteristic of _____ sleep
Answer: REM (Stage)
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