Describe What Happens When People Sleep,key Theories of Why We

question 100

Essay

Describe what happens when people sleep,key theories of why we sleep and dream,and problems with sleep and how they affect functioning.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Gap

The tiny space between neurons across which neurotransmitters travel to transmit signals from one neuron to another.

Terminal Buttons

Small structures at the end of a neuron's axon that release neurotransmitters, facilitating neural communication.

Parkinson Disease

A degenerative neurological disorder marked by tremors, stiffness, and impaired movement and coordination.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in movement, motivation, and the sensation of pleasure.