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nummyann

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on: Jul 12, 2018
What is the role of the brain area called the pons during sleep?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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List the five stages of sleep and identify in which stage REM occurs.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The pons is responsible for inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters necessary for large-scale muscle movement; it is a protective mechanism that prevents the sleeper from physically acting out dreams. Although body movement is reduced, respiration, auditory nerves, and eye muscles continue to function.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Stage 1: falling asleep; Stage 2: light sleep; Stage 3: beginning of deep sleep; Stage 4; deep sleep; Stage 5: dreaming occurs (REM sleep only present in Stage 5)


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