Neurons That Play a Major Role in the Sleep-Wake Cycle

question 69

Multiple Choice

Neurons that play a major role in the sleep-wake cycle are found in the

• A) hypothalamus
• B) cerebellum
• C) brain stem
• D) hypothalamus and brain stem
• E) cerebellum and brain stem

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Definitions:

William Syndrome

A genetic condition characterized by medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning challenges, along with a unique pattern of cognitive strengths and personality traits.

Growth Cones

The dynamic, amoeba-like extensions of a neuron's axon tip that explore the environment to guide axonal growth during neural development.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscles, or gland cells, primarily through electrical and chemical signals.