Sleep and Wakefulness — Flashcards

10 flashcards

_____ is a graph that depicts the stages of sleep as a function of time

The _____ nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for our circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep cycle

Circadian rhythm: The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) controls the release of _____, which stimulates the pineal gland to secrete melatonin

The _____nergic neurons in anterior hypothalamus and adjacent forebrain regions, on stimulation, induce sleep.

The image shows decerebrate rigidity, in which there is _____ excitation

Clonus is due to sustained hyperactivity of _____ motor neurons.

_____ 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.

_____ is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter of the CNS

_____ motoneuron lesions may cause increased tone

#10

The _____ and substantia nigra pars compacta are responsible for the synthesis of dopamine

Sleep and Wakefulness Flashcards for NEET-PG

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