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kwoodring

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During REM sleep, specific brainstem neurons show reduced activity. What types of neurotransmitters are released by these neurons?
 
  a. serotonin and dopamine
  b. serotonin and norepinephrine
  c. glutamate and dopamine
  d. glutamate and norepinephrine

Question 2

One hypothesized mechanism by which antidepressant medications help to regulate mood is the suppression of ______ sleep.
 
  a. N-REM stage 1
  b. N-REM stage 2
  c. N-REM stage 3
  d. REM



ambernicolefink

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Answer to Question 1

b.
serotonin and norepinephrine



Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
d



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