Exam 11: Sleep and Waking

Cholinergic activity is high during wakefulness and REM sleep,but lower during NREM sleep.

As the night progresses,

Each eye movement during REM sleep is associated with

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)is active during the

Memory deficits occur after both REM sleep deprivation and NREM sleep deprivation.

People with major depressive disorder enter REM sleep too early in the night,and spend more time in REM than people who are not depressed.This symptom is probably due to the

Seasonal affective disorder is usually treated by

During an attack of cataplexy,the person

According to this illustration,most episodes of REM sleep follow an episode of Stage ____________________ NREM sleep and are followed by ____________________ or an episode of Stage ____________________ NREM.

Cortisol levels are

Melatonin is secreted by the

Human growth hormone is typically secreted during

The emotional quality of our dreams is most likely a result of the _________ during REM sleep

Myoclonia is usually observed during

Discuss the possible causes of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

After the age of 25,people usually experience

PGO waves are usually observed

In alternative medicine,melatonin may be used to

REM sleep becomes possible when the

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)is active during the daytime in diurnal animals,like humans,but is active during the night in nocturnal animals,like rodents.