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jho37

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Which of the following is true about brain structures involved in sleep and waking?
 
  a. The SCN is the most important sleep center.
  b. The central sleep and arousal system is located in the medulla.
  c. The SCN controls the timing of sleep and waking, but other structures are important in producing these states.
  d. The basal forebrain area is the most important area for REM sleep.

Question 2

The repetitive motor symptoms of Huntington's disease have been shown to correlate to the loss of ___ neurons in the striatum.
 
  a. Dopamine
  b. GABA-releasing
  c. Acetylcholine
  d. Substance P


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leeeep

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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