Author Question: During REM sleep, specific brainstem neurons show reduced activity. What types of neurotransmitters ... (Read 47 times)

kwoodring

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Answer to Question 1

b.
serotonin and norepinephrine



Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
d



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library