The "On" Portion of the Flip-Flop Mechanism for REM Sleep

question 47

Multiple Choice

The "on" portion of the flip-flop mechanism for REM sleep is located within the

• A) dorsal pons.
• B) occipital cortex.
• C) suprachiasmatic nucleus.
• D) globus pallidus.
• E) preoptic area.

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