Research into the Neural Basis of Cataplexy Has Shown That

question 61

Multiple Choice

Research into the neural basis of cataplexy has shown that during episodes of cataplexy, neurons in the:

• A)subcoerulear nucleus become inactive, and neurons in the peribrachial area become active.
• B)magnocellular nucleus of the medulla become active, and neurons in the peribrachial area become inactive.
• C)peribrachial area become active, and neurons in the magnocellular nucleus of the medulla become inactive.
• D)subcoerulear nucleus become inactive, and neurons in the magnocellular nucleus of the medulla become active.

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