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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?
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Which hormone is the Ventromedial Nucleus (VMN) particularly sensitive to?
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What does an Electroencephalogram (EEG) record?
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During which stage of sleep do hypnagogic jerks commonly occur?
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What characterizes REM Sleep?
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What is a common name for the sudden muscle contractions that occur at sleep onset?
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Which stage of sleep is characterized by the brain becoming more active and the body being relaxed and immobilized?
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What type of brain waves are associated with high-level cognitive functions and conscious perception?
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Which term describes the deepest stage of sleep characterized by slow delta waves in the EEG?
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Which type of seizure involves a single brain area, with the temporal lobe being the most common occurrence site?
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What is the term for focal seizures with awareness?
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Which type of seizure involves abnormal electrical activity in both halves of the brain simultaneously?
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What is the characteristic of Grand Mal Seizures?
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How is Idiopathic Epilepsy diagnosed?
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Which type of seizure starts in one area of the brain and then spreads to another area?
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What is the term for a milder form of depression that lasts for at least two years?
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Which type of depression can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth?
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What is the characteristic of Bipolar Disorder?
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Which type of depression is known as Situational Depression?
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What is the term for a group of medications that work through different mechanisms of action compared to established antidepressant classes?
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When does Seasonal Affective Disorder typically occur?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of Benzodiazepines and Non-Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists (Z-Drugs) in promoting sleep?
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How do Melatonin Agonists primarily promote sleep?
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What distinguishes Non-Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists (Z-Drugs) from Benzodiazepines in terms of sleep promotion?
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Which drug class is used to counteract excessive sleepiness or sedation caused by hypnotic drugs?
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What is the main function of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAS) in terms of neurotransmitter activity?
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Which drug class is primarily prescribed for ADHD and Narcolepsy due to its effects on enhancing arousal and alertness?
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