Which of the following are true of neurons within the ventrolateral preoptic area (vlPOA)?
a. Damage to vlPOA neurons produces sleepiness.
b. Excitotoxic lesions of the vlPOA increase sleep in cats.
c. vlPOA neurons have a low firing rate during sleep.
d. Electrical stimulation of vlPOA neurons produces signs of drowsiness.
e. vlPOA neurons secrete glutamate to excite regions that control arousal.
Question 2
The sleep disorder known as ________ can be produced by degeneration of hypocretin neurons in the brain.
a. narcolepsy
b. iatrogenic insomnia
c. sleep apnea
d. night terrors
e. insomnia