sleep as an adaptation + memory and neural control + sleep aids Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
why do predatory animals sleep more than prey animals?
A
because they don’t need to be as alert for predators.
2
Q
what are the three phases of memory storage?
A
labile (fragile), consolidation (stabilization), and recall (integration/use).
3
Q
what brain areas activate alertness in rats?
A
basal forebrain (ACh neurons) and midbrain raphe nuclei (5-HT neurons).
4
Q
what does melatonin do and when is it secreted?
A
causes sleepiness; secreted from the pineal gland during the dark phase.
