Neuroendocrine Functions of Ventromedial Nucleus (VMN)

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Which brain structure plays a role in sexual behavior and processes sensory information related to sexual stimuli?

Ventromedial Nucleus (VMN)

What is the role of the Ventromedial Nucleus (VMN) in the neural circuit related to lordosis?

Executing lordosis

How does the Maternal Immune Hypothesis affect subsequent male fetuses?

Increases likelihood of nonheterosexual orientation

What phenomenon describes the correlation between a man's number of older brothers and the likelihood of him being gay?

<p>Sex Fraternal Birth Order Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is the Ventromedial Nucleus (VMN) particularly sensitive to?

<p>Estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an Electroencephalogram (EEG) record?

<p>Brain electrical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of sleep do hypnagogic jerks commonly occur?

<p>Transition period between wakefulness and sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes REM Sleep?

<p>Eyes move rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common name for the sudden muscle contractions that occur at sleep onset?

<p>Myoclonic Jerks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of sleep is characterized by the brain becoming more active and the body being relaxed and immobilized?

<p>REM Sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of brain waves are associated with high-level cognitive functions and conscious perception?

<p>Gamma Waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the deepest stage of sleep characterized by slow delta waves in the EEG?

<p>Slow-Wave Sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of seizure involves a single brain area, with the temporal lobe being the most common occurrence site?

<p>Partial Seizure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for focal seizures with awareness?

<p>Simple Partial Seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of seizure involves abnormal electrical activity in both halves of the brain simultaneously?

<p>Grand Mal Seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Grand Mal Seizures?

<p>Causes violent muscle contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Idiopathic Epilepsy diagnosed?

<p>Electroencephalogram (EEG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of seizure starts in one area of the brain and then spreads to another area?

<p>Partial Seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a milder form of depression that lasts for at least two years?

<p>Dysthymia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of depression can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth?

<p>Peripartum Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Bipolar Disorder?

<p>Extreme shifts in mood from mania to depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of depression is known as Situational Depression?

<p>Reactive Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a group of medications that work through different mechanisms of action compared to established antidepressant classes?

<p>Endogenous Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does Seasonal Affective Disorder typically occur?

<p>During winter months when there is less sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of Benzodiazepines and Non-Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists (Z-Drugs) in promoting sleep?

<p>Enhance inhibitory activity in the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Melatonin Agonists primarily promote sleep?

<p>By regulating the sleep-wake cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Non-Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists (Z-Drugs) from Benzodiazepines in terms of sleep promotion?

<p>Shorter half-life</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug class is used to counteract excessive sleepiness or sedation caused by hypnotic drugs?

<p>Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAS) in terms of neurotransmitter activity?

<p>Block reuptake of excitatory neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug class is primarily prescribed for ADHD and Narcolepsy due to its effects on enhancing arousal and alertness?

<p>Cocaine-Derived Stimulants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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