Which of the Following Are True of Neurons Within the Ventrolateral

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true of neurons within the ventrolateral preoptic area (vlPOA) ?

• A) Damage to the vlPOA produces sleepiness.
• B) Excitotoxic lesions of the vlPOA in cats increased sleep.
• C) vlPOA neurons have a low firing rate during sleep.
• D) Electrical stimulation of vlPOA neurons produces signs of drowsiness.
• E) vlPOA neurons secrete glutamate to excite regions that control arousal.

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