Indicate the Part or System of the Brain or Neurotransmitter

question 17

Multiple Choice

Indicate the part or system of the brain or neurotransmitter that plays the most direct role in the functions listed below.

• A)primary reward: A .limbic system, particularly the nucleus accumbens, dopamine (possibly enkephalins)
• B)regulation of primary drives like thirst, hunger, and sex: A .hypothalamus, limbic structures
• C)regulation of vital life reflex activities such as respiration: A .medulla

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A sleep phase characterized by rapid eye movement, dream occurrence, and increased brain activity, playing a vital role in emotional and cognitive functioning.

Muscles Relaxed

A state where muscles are at rest or in a reduced state of tension, often associated with relaxation techniques or responses.

Brain Active

The state of being engaged in mental activity or cognitive functions, such as thinking, learning, or processing information.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, dreaming, and increased brain activity.