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karateprodigy

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Describe the laboratory methods used to study sleep.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The photopigment melanopsin is located in rods but not cones.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


bimper21

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

Answer: Subjects are instrumented so as to provide measures of brain electrical activity (EEG), muscle tension (EMG), and eye activity (EOG), whereas other devices may record heart rate or skin resistance. These measures are then examined to determine the stages and phases of sleep.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE


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