Similar to the Effects of Sleep Apnea, Rats That Are

question 160

Multiple Choice

Similar to the effects of sleep apnea, rats that are repeatedly oxygen-deprived lose neurons throughout the cortex and hippocampus, causing impairments in:

• A) learning and memory.
• B) dreaming.
• C) respiratory reflexes.
• D) appetite.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

An essential part of the brain's limbic system involved in many functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.

Thalamus

A small structure within the brain that serves as a relay station for information between the cerebral cortex and the rest of the nervous system.

Thalamus

A part of the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Bypasses

Routes that are taken to avoid something or to ease congestion; in a metaphorical sense, can refer to methods used to circumvent problems or challenges.