A Student Has Stayed Up All Night Working on a Project

question 77

Multiple Choice

A student has stayed up all night working on a project in hopes of finishing it before class begins.Soon the student begins experiencing headaches and is unable to concentrate due to the lack of sleep.What part of the brain is being most affected due to over exposure to the task?

• A)amygdala
• B)hippocampus
• C)Broca's area
• D)lateral fissure

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness, also involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in reward, motivation, memory, attention, and even regulating body movements.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous systems that plays crucial roles in the stimulation of muscle cells and in various aspects of cognitive function, including memory.

Endorphin

Endorphins are natural chemicals produced in the brain that help to reduce pain and boost happiness.