Unit 2 brain and sleep and dreams

Which part of the brain is comprised of the 4 lobes

Which stage of sleep does dreaming occur?

The circadian rhythm is controlled by the

the limbic system is comprised of all the following parts EXCEPT

What part of the neuron carries the information or message

The following drugs are depressants EXCEPT for:

sending end of a neuron

this part of the brain controls higher level thinking

what are the emergency glands that secrete norephinephrine

Which sleep disorder is characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks?

Which hemisphere is the "academic" side? math, science, language, etc

The sleep inducing hormone is called

Thin protective covering of the brain. Responsible for higher level thinking

The categories of drugs are

which stage of sleep is called The Twilight Stage

What controls sleepiness or alertness

If you were reading a book, which lobe would be most engaged?

The following are stimulants EXCEPT for:

Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus

Which stage of sleep do children most often wet the bed (if they are "bed wetters)

What is the main function of the pituitary gland

What is lucid dreaming?

what controls posture, balance and coordination?

What are the slow brain waves of a relaxed, awake state called?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why we need to sleep?

The lobe responsible for thinking, speech and muscle movements

A transcontinental flight disrupts our circadian rhythm (b/c of time zone shifts.) This is

REM stands for

How much of your average night's sleep is spent during REM?

What are the three main parts of a neuron

the emotional center of your brain is called the

which part is the relay station?

which gland is responsible for growth

Limbic structure responsible for fear and aggression

The pineal gland releases a hormone called

the peripheral nervous system is broken into two parts:

the lobe that interprets sensory information

The autonomic nervous system is broken into two parts

the discomfort and distress one feels as stopping drug use is called

The circadian rhythm is

which part of the brain controls breathing

Uncontrollable sleep attacks are called

Paradoxical Sleep is another name for

Cocaine blocks the following neurotransmitters EXCEPT for:

The sleep cycle repeats itself throughout the night

The pons, medulla and spinal cord make up the:

Which is the correct order of brain waves during the sleep cycle?

Which of the following drugs causes the most deaths annually?

Hypnosis is often used for the following things EXCEPT

How do messages travel from the right hemisphere to the left?

The central nervous system is broken into two parts:

Which of the following is NOT a hallucinogenic drug

What is the receiving end of a neuron?

Which of the following is not a neurotransmitter?

Approximately how many sleep cycles do we go through each night?

What are the spaces between neurons called?

When you need more and more of a drug to feel the effect it is called

The lobe that interprets auditory and smell

The best way to cure insomnia is to drink a beer or sip a glass of wine.

which glands are for reproduction (ovaries and testes)

Who is most likely to suffer from night terrors?

A burst of rapid, rhythmic, brainwave activity is a __________ and occurs during stage ____.

The lobe that interprets visual information

It is dangerous to wake someone sleepwalking. True or false

A person with persistent problems in falling or staying asleep has

The connector between the right and left hemisphere of the brain

Temporary cessations of breathing during sleep is a characteristic of what disorder?

The nervous system is broken into two main parts

Which of the following is true about sleeping?

What is the "memory center" of the brain

Chemical messengers of the nervous system

Which hemisphere is the "creative side"? Music, art, etc

which gland controls metabolism

A night terror is equivalent to a nightmare.

Which gland regulates hunger, thirst, body temp and sex drive

What is the "Master Gland"