During Slow-Wave Sleep, Activation of the Visual and Auditory Cortexes

question 100

Multiple Choice

During slow-wave sleep, activation of the visual and auditory cortexes is ______________, whereas activation of the ________ and cerebellum is decreased.

• A) increased; thalamus
• B) decreased; thalamus
• C) increased; prefrontal cortex
• D) decreased; prefrontal cortex
• E) increased; anterior cingulate cortex

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