The ________ Contains the Primary Biological Clock That Controls Sleep-Wake

question 84

Multiple Choice

The ________ contains the primary biological clock that controls sleep-wake cycles in the rat.

• A) intergeniculate leaflet
• B) pineal gland
• C) suprachiasmatic nucleus
• D) pretectal area
• E) superior colliculus

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Definitions:

Delta Waves

Slow brainwaves predominantly associated with deep sleep and restorative processes in the brain.

Night Terrors

A sleep disorder characterized by feelings of terror or dread, usually occurring in the first hours of NREM sleep.

Sleeping Pills

Medications used to facilitate or improve the quality of sleep in individuals with sleep disorders.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, during which most vivid dreaming occurs.