Question 1

Dreaming occurs most commonly during:

Accepted Answer

A) N1 sleep. 
B) N2 sleep. 
C) N3 sleep. 
D) REM sleep. 
A) N1 sleep. 
B) N2 sleep. 
C) N3 sleep. 
D) REM sleep.

Question 2

John is participating in a sleep study. While examining John's EEG pattern, the researcher notices that the waves are extremely regular, with a frequency of 7 to 11 Hz. Based on this observation, the researcher can conclude that John is:

Accepted Answer

A) still wide awake and alert. 
B) asleep. 
C) dreaming. 
D) awake but relaxed, with his eyes closed. 
A) still wide awake and alert. 
B) asleep. 
C) dreaming. 
D) awake but relaxed, with his eyes closed.

Question 3

What is the reticular activating system? How does it contribute to sleeping and waking behavior?

Accepted Answer

The reticular activating system (RAS) is

Question 4

Melatonin is secreted by the:

Accepted Answer

A) suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
B) pineal gland. 
C) gonads. 
D) hypothalamus. 
A) suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
B) pineal gland. 
C) gonads. 
D) hypothalamus.

Question 5

Body temperature generally _____ during sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) decreases 
B) increases 
C) remains constant 
D) fluctuates several times 
A) decreases 
B) increases 
C) remains constant 
D) fluctuates several times

Question 6

What is the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus in biological rhythms? What role do core and shell neurons play in biological rhythms?

Accepted Answer

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is a s

Question 7

The suprachiasmatic nucleus does NOT entrain slave oscillators via connection(s) with the:

Accepted Answer

A) thalamus. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) pituitary. 
D) heart. 
A) thalamus. 
B) hypothalamus. 
C) pituitary. 
D) heart.

Question 8

Poppy was recently diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder. What symptoms is she likely experiencing? What treatment options would you recommend to Poppy?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a t

Question 9

Which of the following structures does NOT send inputs to the suprachiasmatic nucleus?

Accepted Answer

A) intergeniculate leaflet 
B) raphe nucleus 
C) retinohypothalamic tract 
D) other nuclei in the hypothalamus 
A) intergeniculate leaflet 
B) raphe nucleus 
C) retinohypothalamic tract 
D) other nuclei in the hypothalamus

Question 10

How is sleep measured in the laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Sleep is typically measured in the labor

Question 11

In the textbook, J. S. would frequently fall asleep for short periods of time, lasting only 5 to 10 minutes. To treat his condition, J. S. was given a prescription for:

Accepted Answer

A) opioids. 
B) Ritalin. 
C) SSRIs. 
D) antipsychotic drugs. 
A) opioids. 
B) Ritalin. 
C) SSRIs. 
D) antipsychotic drugs.

Question 12

Sadie was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome. What symptoms does she likely experience? What treatment options would be recommended for Sadie?

Accepted Answer

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurol

Question 13

Match the letter to the appropriate structure of the brainstem.   _____ 1. medial pontine reticular formation
_____ 2. reticular activating system
_____ 3. hypothalamus
_____ 4. peribrachial area

Accepted Answer

1. C; 2. D

Question 14

What is the genetic contribution to rhythmicity in animals?

Accepted Answer

The genetic contribution to rhythmicity

Question 15

Lucid dreaming is especially common in people who display:

Accepted Answer

A) high levels of prefrontal cortex activity, particularly in Brodmann's areas 9 and 10. 
B) low levels of prefrontal cortex activity, particularly in Brodmann's areas 9 and 10. 
C) high levels of brainstem activity, particularly in the reticular activating system. 
D) low levels of brainstem activity, particularly in the reticular activating system. 
A) high levels of prefrontal cortex activity, particularly in Brodmann's areas 9 and 10. 
B) low levels of prefrontal cortex activity, particularly in Brodmann's areas 9 and 10. 
C) high levels of brainstem activity, particularly in the reticular activating system. 
D) low levels of brainstem activity, particularly in the reticular activating system.

Question 16

For humans, the basic rest-activity cycle is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A) 1 hour. 
B) 1.5 hours. 
C) 3.5 hours. 
D) 4 hours. 
A) 1 hour. 
B) 1.5 hours. 
C) 3.5 hours. 
D) 4 hours.

Question 17

Hypnogogic hallucinations are associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) narcolepsy. 
B) cataplexy. 
C) sleep apnea. 
D) REM without atonia. 
A) narcolepsy. 
B) cataplexy. 
C) sleep apnea. 
D) REM without atonia.

Question 18

Research has shown that Zeitgebers are most effective:

Accepted Answer

A) at sunrise only. 
B) at sunset only. 
C) during the night. 
D) at sunrise and sunset. 
A) at sunrise only. 
B) at sunset only. 
C) during the night. 
D) at sunrise and sunset.

Question 19

Which of the following would describe the electrical activity of neurons in a rat's suprachiasmatic nucleus if it were removed and placed in a dish?

Accepted Answer

A) The rhythm of the neurons would speed up. 
B) The rhythm of the neurons would slow down. 
C) There would be no change in the rhythm of the neurons. 
D) The suprachiasmatic nucleus would lose all rhythm. 
A) The rhythm of the neurons would speed up. 
B) The rhythm of the neurons would slow down. 
C) There would be no change in the rhythm of the neurons. 
D) The suprachiasmatic nucleus would lose all rhythm.

Question 20

Does one have to be unconscious to experience the visual components of R-sleep? Support your argument using evidence from the textbook.

Accepted Answer

To answer the question of whether one ha

Dreaming occurs most commonly during:

John is participating in a sleep study. While examining John's EEG pattern, the researcher notices that the waves are extremely regular, with a frequency of 7 to 11 Hz. Based on this observation, the researcher can conclude that John is:

What is the reticular activating system? How does it contribute to sleeping and waking behavior?

Melatonin is secreted by the:

Body temperature generally _____ during sleep.

What is the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus in biological rhythms? What role do core and shell neurons play in biological rhythms?

The suprachiasmatic nucleus does NOT entrain slave oscillators via connection(s) with the:

Poppy was recently diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder. What symptoms is she likely experiencing? What treatment options would you recommend to Poppy?

Which of the following structures does NOT send inputs to the suprachiasmatic nucleus?

How is sleep measured in the laboratory?

In the textbook, J. S. would frequently fall asleep for short periods of time, lasting only 5 to 10 minutes. To treat his condition, J. S. was given a prescription for:

Sadie was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome. What symptoms does she likely experience? What treatment options would be recommended for Sadie?

Match the letter to the appropriate structure of the brainstem. ___ 1. medial pontine reticular formation _ 2. reticular activating system _ 3. hypothalamus ___ 4. peribrachial area

What is the genetic contribution to rhythmicity in animals?

Lucid dreaming is especially common in people who display:

For humans, the basic rest-activity cycle is approximately:

Hypnogogic hallucinations are associated with:

Research has shown that Zeitgebers are most effective:

Which of the following would describe the electrical activity of neurons in a rat's suprachiasmatic nucleus if it were removed and placed in a dish?

Does one have to be unconscious to experience the visual components of R-sleep? Support your argument using evidence from the textbook.

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What Are the Nervous Systems Functional Units

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How Do Neurons Communicate and Adapt

How Do Drugs and Hormones Influence the Brain and Behavior

How Do We Study the Brains Structures and Functions

How Does the Nervous System Develop and Adapt

How Do We Sense, Perceive, and See the World

How Do We Hear, Speak, and Make Music

How Does the Nervous System Respond to Stimulation and Produce Movement

What Causes Emotional and Motivated Behavior

How Do We Learn and Remember

How Does the Brain Think

What Happens When the Brain Misbehaves

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Exam 13: Why Do We Sleep and Dream

Dreaming occurs most commonly during:

John is participating in a sleep study. While examining John's EEG pattern, the researcher notices that the waves are extremely regular, with a frequency of 7 to 11 Hz. Based on this observation, the researcher can conclude that John is:

What is the reticular activating system? How does it contribute to sleeping and waking behavior?

Melatonin is secreted by the:

Body temperature generally _____ during sleep.

What is the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus in biological rhythms? What role do core and shell neurons play in biological rhythms?

The suprachiasmatic nucleus does NOT entrain slave oscillators via connection(s) with the:

Poppy was recently diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder. What symptoms is she likely experiencing? What treatment options would you recommend to Poppy?

Which of the following structures does NOT send inputs to the suprachiasmatic nucleus?

How is sleep measured in the laboratory?

In the textbook, J. S. would frequently fall asleep for short periods of time, lasting only 5 to 10 minutes. To treat his condition, J. S. was given a prescription for:

Sadie was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome. What symptoms does she likely experience? What treatment options would be recommended for Sadie?

Match the letter to the appropriate structure of the brainstem. _____ 1. medial pontine reticular formation _____ 2. reticular activating system _____ 3. hypothalamus _____ 4. peribrachial area

What is the genetic contribution to rhythmicity in animals?

Lucid dreaming is especially common in people who display:

For humans, the basic rest-activity cycle is approximately:

Hypnogogic hallucinations are associated with:

Research has shown that Zeitgebers are most effective:

Which of the following would describe the electrical activity of neurons in a rat's suprachiasmatic nucleus if it were removed and placed in a dish?

Does one have to be unconscious to experience the visual components of R-sleep? Support your argument using evidence from the textbook.

What Are the Origins of Brain and Behavior

What Is the Nervous Systems Functional Anatomy

What Are the Nervous Systems Functional Units

How Do Neurons Use Electrical Signals to Transmit Information

How Do Neurons Communicate and Adapt

How Do Drugs and Hormones Influence the Brain and Behavior

How Do We Study the Brains Structures and Functions

How Does the Nervous System Develop and Adapt

How Do We Sense, Perceive, and See the World

How Do We Hear, Speak, and Make Music

How Does the Nervous System Respond to Stimulation and Produce Movement

What Causes Emotional and Motivated Behavior

How Do We Learn and Remember

How Does the Brain Think

What Happens When the Brain Misbehaves

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Match the letter to the appropriate structure of the brainstem. ___ 1. medial pontine reticular formation _ 2. reticular activating system _ 3. hypothalamus ___ 4. peribrachial area