Limbic system effect on sleep Flashcards
1
Q
Hypothalamus role?
A
Controls the onset of sleep
2
Q
Hippocampus role?
A
A memory region active during dreaming
3
Q
Thalamus role?
A
Prevents sensory signals from reaching the cortex
4
Q
Reticular formation role?
A
Regulates the transition between sleep and wakefulness
5
Q
Amygdala role?
A
An emotion centre active during dreaming
6
Q
Beneficence?
A
Maximise possible benefits to research community
