STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
DREAMS
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Hypothalamus
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Amygdala
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Cerebral cortex
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Cerebellum
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Brain stem
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Detailed explanation-1: -The brain stem, at the base of the brain, communicates with the hypothalamus to control the transitions between wake and sleep. (The brain stem includes structures called the pons, medulla, and midbrain.)
Detailed explanation-2: -Your body’s internal clock is controlled by an area of the brain called the SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus). The SCN is located in the hypothalamus. The SCN is sensitive to signals of dark and light. The optic nerve in your eyes senses the morning light.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hypnagogia is the transition between wakefulness and sleep. During this state, it’s common to experience visual, audio, or other types of hallucinations. It’s also common to experience muscle jerks and sleep paralysis.