The Collapse and Disintegration of the Soviet Union Was Due

question 52

Multiple Choice

The collapse and disintegration of the Soviet Union was due in large part to

• A)intense diplomatic, economic, ideological, and military competition between the superpowers.
• B)the extension of U.S. troops into Soviet satellite nations.
• C)tough speeches given by Presidents Kennedy and Reagan.
• D)an excess of resource demands on the property-poor Soviet Union.

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Definitions:

Peribrachial Area

A region in the brainstem associated with the processing of sensory information, particularly related to pain and visceral inputs, playing a crucial role in the modulation of autonomic functions.

Medial Pontine Reticular Formation

The Medial Pontine Reticular Formation is a part of the brainstem involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle and coordinating motor activities.

Raphe Nuclei

A group of nuclei found in the brain stem involved in the regulation of sleep and mood, among other functions.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.