Explain the integrated model of sleep and wakefulness (the brain structures that control the alternation between sleep and wakefulness). Answering in bullet points is fine so long as all the required information is included. Remember that re-typing the information from class slides or the textbook word-for-word without explanation or elaboration won’t earn credit; to earn full credit, explain the process using your own words.

Beth has been diagnosed with narcolepsy and occasionally is unable to move upon waking up in the morning. What narcoleptic symptom is this?

Dr. Jordan wants to selectively inactivate neurons that contain acetylcholine in a particular brain region. What lesioning technique should she use?

Which statement accurately describes the changes in sleep that occur across the lifespan?

Which of the following changes occur after chronic injections (12 weeks) of glucocorticoids in rats?

Several components of the body’s stress response are adaptive behaviors because they help divert energy to dealing with the stressful event. Which of the following responses involves diverting energy?

Several components of the body’s stress response are adaptive behaviors because they help divert energy to dealing with the stressful event. Which of the following responses involves diverting energy?

Which of the following correctly describes how stress affects the immune system?

The pituitary receives stress-related neural input from the

Rico typically has no difficulty falling asleep at night but frequently wakes up early in the morning and cannot get back to sleep. What sleep disorder might Rico have?