Even Before Birth, the Developing Fetus Has Distinct Sleep-Wake Cycles

question 121

True/False

Even before birth, the developing fetus has distinct sleep-wake cycles.

---

Definitions:

Visual Field

The entire area that can be seen when the eyes are directed forward, including what can be seen peripherally.

Optic Tracts

Nerve pathways traveling from the optic chiasma to the thalamus in the brain, important for the transmission of visual information.

Diencephalon

The diencephalon is a region of the brain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and autonomic functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and thirst.