_____ is a graph that depicts the stages of sleep as a function of time
#2
The _____ nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for our circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep cycle
#3
Circadian rhythm: The suprachiasmatic nucleus releases _____, which stimulates the pineal gland to secrete melatonin
#4
The _____nergic neurons in anterior hypothalamus and adjacent forebrain regions, on stimulation, induce sleep.
#5
The image shows decerebrate rigidity, in which there is _____ excitation
#6
Clonus is due to sustained hyperactivity of _____ motor neurons.
#7
_____ are sudden, jerky eye movements that occur as the gaze shifts from one object to another, performed to bring image of an object quickly on the fovea.
#8
_____ is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter of the CNS
#9
The _____ and substantia nigra pars compacta are responsible for the synthesis of dopamine
#10
In _____ rigidity, the brainstem and rubrospinal pathways are unregulated due to loss of effect of corticospinal tract
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Sleep and Wakefulness Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ is a graph that depicts the stages of sleep as a function of time
Answer: Hypnogram
Flashcard 2: The _____ nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for our circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep cycle
Answer: suprachiasmatic
Flashcard 3: Circadian rhythm: The suprachiasmatic nucleus releases _____, which stimulates the pineal gland to secrete melatonin
Answer: norepinephrine
Flashcard 4: The _____nergic neurons in anterior hypothalamus and adjacent forebrain regions, on stimulation, induce sleep.
Answer: GABA-
Flashcard 5: The image shows decerebrate rigidity, in which there is _____ excitation
Answer: reticulospinal
Flashcard 6: Clonus is due to sustained hyperactivity of _____ motor neurons.
Answer: alpha and gamma
Flashcard 7: _____ are sudden, jerky eye movements that occur as the gaze shifts from one object to another, performed to bring image of an object quickly on the fovea.
Answer: Saccades
Flashcard 8: _____ is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter of the CNS
Answer: GABA
Flashcard 9: The _____ and substantia nigra pars compacta are responsible for the synthesis of dopamine
Answer: ventral tegmentum
Flashcard 10: In _____ rigidity, the brainstem and rubrospinal pathways are unregulated due to loss of effect of corticospinal tract
Answer: decorticate
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