Which of the Following Is True of Neurons Within the Ventrolateral

question 18

Multiple Choice

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

• A) vlPOA neurons receive inhibitory input from noradrenergic, serotonergic, and histaminergic neurons.
• B) Excitotoxic lesions of the vlPOA increase sleep in cats.
• C) vlPOA neurons have a low firing rate during sleep.
• D) Electrical stimulation of vlPOA neurons produces insomnia.
• E) vlPOA neurons secrete glutamate to excite regions that control arousal.

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