Dr Hickel Has Discovered That If She Electrically Stimulates the Cells

question 54

Multiple Choice

 Dr. Hickel has discovered that if she electrically stimulates the cells in the POA, her mice will immediately experience

• A) NREM sleep.
• B) wakefulness.
• C) REM sleep.
• D) coma.

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Definitions:

Spinal Reflexes

Spinal reflexes are automatic responses to stimuli that involve the spinal cord and occur without the direct involvement of the brain, such as the knee-jerk reaction.

Automatic

Processes or responses that occur without conscious thought, often as a result of learning or habituation.

Conscious Effort

Deliberate and intentional attempt to think about or do something.

Automatic Reaction

An involuntary and immediate response to a particular stimulus without conscious thought.