Which of the following is a hereditary disorder that causes degeneration of the striatum and the cerebral cortex?
a. Myasthenia gravis
b. Parkinson's disease
c. Huntington's disease
d. Muscular dystrophy
Question 2
Which of the following is not true of REM sleep?
a. Disruption of REM sleep decreases retention of memories.
b. When rats are presented with a learned cue for shock during REM sleep, shock avoidance behavior is enhanced the following day.
c. Electrical stimulation of the reticular formation during REM sleep improves the performance of rats the following day.
d. It allows the heated brain to rest.