An Experimental Lesion Is Performed in a Mouse Resulting in a Dramatic

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Multiple Choice

An experimental lesion is performed in a mouse resulting in a dramatic change in the amount of REM sleep displayed by the animal.Based on what you know about neurotransmitters,the most reasonable conclusion is that the circuit involved must use:

• A)dopamine.
• B)acetylcholine.
• C)glutamate.
• D)GABA.

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone important in the body's response to stress, affecting attention, heart rate, and other physiological functions.

Histamine

An organic nitrogenous compound involved in local immune responses, as well as regulating physiological functions in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter.

Threat Simulation Theory

A theory suggesting that dreaming serves an evolutionary purpose of practicing how to behave in potentially dangerous situations.

Dreaming Functions

The proposed purposes or roles that dreams serve, potentially including processing emotions or enhancing problem-solving.