chapter 13 Flashcards
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1.Define and provide examples of circadian, ultradian, and circannual rhythms.
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2.Define and give an example of zeitgeber. Define entrain and free-run. What is the retinohypothalamic pathway? From what cells does it originate? Where does it terminate? How is the pineal involved and what does it produce?
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3.Describe the hamster study providing evidence of the SCN as the location of the biological clock.
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- What is “REM” sleep?
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- How do REM sleep brain waves compare to waking brain waves? What is the major difference between the first and second halves of the night?
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- How does sleep change across the lifespan, and what does this tell us about the likelyimportance of sleep for brain development?
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7.Describe the effects and/or dangers of sleep deprivation. Compare long-term vs short-term deprivation effects. What are possible functions of sleep? What is brainwashing?
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8.What parts of the brain play important roles in sleep?
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9
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- Why might we dream? When do we dream?
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