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Frost2351

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on: Jun 22, 2018
REM sleep is controlled by circuits in the caudal __________ of the brain stem.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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Many cases of insomnia are caused by drugs prescribed to treat them. Disorders caused by medical treatment are termed __________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


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patma1981

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: reticular formation (or reticular activating system)

Answer to Question 2

Answer: iatrogenic


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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