Pinky and the....
The approximately 90-minute repeating pattern of NREM and REM stages that occurs during sleep. Each stage has distinctive brain wave activity
Where is the sleep cycle
This type of drug that decreases central nervous system activity
What is a Depressant
threadlike strands of DNA that carry information
What are chromosomes
Neurological condition in which brain damage from disease or injury to portions of the brain responsible for language leads difficulties in communication
What is Aphasia
: non rapid-eye movement where dreams are less common that includes stages 1, 2, and 3
NREM
Drugs mimic neurotransmitters in the synapse by binding with the receptor sites (counterfeit key) or by blocking reuptake
What is an Agonist
nerves to voluntary muscles, sensory receptors
Somatic Nervous System
These waves happen when you are awake and alert
What are Beta waves
endorphin antagonist used to treat opiate/narcotic overdose
What is Naloxone (Narcan)
this refers to the reproductive success of an organism relative to the population
What is Fitness
The formation of new neurons is called
neurogenesis
Sleep spindles and K complexes happen during
What is Stage 2 NREM
dopamine antagonist used to treat schizophrenia by blocking dopamine transmission
What are Antipsychotic Medications
chemicals that transmit from one neuron to another
What are neurotransmitters
Hypnagogic sensations happen in
What is Stage 1 NREM
norepinephrine and serotonin agonist
What are Stimulants
This hormone fosters bonding and influences social behavior according to recent research, it is a hormone released by the pituitary gland and regulates reproductive behavior
What is oxytocin