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serike

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Single-unit recordings
 
  a. represent summated neural activity of many neurons.
  b. are made using macroelectrodes placed on the skull surface.
  c. indicate that serotonergic neuron activity is nil during REM sleep.
  d. suggest that serotonin-containing neurons excite REM sleep.
  e. do not require elaborate amplifiers and equipment.

Question 2

To conduct recordings in a single cell, a researcher would use
 
  a. magnetic resonance imaging.
  b. magnets.
  c. macroelectrodes.
  d. microelectrodes.
  e. microdialysis probes.


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

Answer: c. indicate that serotonergic neuron activity is nil during REM sleep.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. microelectrodes


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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