THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
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Question
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The hypothalamus controls the ____
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sleep-wake cycle
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growth hormones that occur during sleep
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restfulness of sleep
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frequency of nightmares
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sleep is one of the most important physiological functions in mammals. It is regulated by not only homeostatic regulation but also circadian clock. Several neuropeptide-producing neurons located in the hypothalamus are implicated in the regulation of sleep/wakefulness.
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.
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