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Which part of the brain contains specific neurons that produce Orexin A and B peptides?
Which part of the brain contains specific neurons that produce Orexin A and B peptides?
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus (correct)
- Hippocampus
- Amygdala
What is the role of Orexin receptor antagonists like Suvorexant and Almorexant?
What is the role of Orexin receptor antagonists like Suvorexant and Almorexant?
- Regulate appetite
- Induce sleep
- Promote wakefulness (correct)
- Enhance memory retention
What is the primary function of Orexin A and B peptides?
What is the primary function of Orexin A and B peptides?
- Wakefulness control (correct)
- Appetite suppression
- Memory consolidation
- Stress regulation
What is the relationship between Orexin and anxiety regulation?
What is the relationship between Orexin and anxiety regulation?
Which of the following is a possible effect of Orexin receptor antagonists like Suvorexant?
Which of the following is a possible effect of Orexin receptor antagonists like Suvorexant?
What is a disorder characterized by day-time sleepiness and cataplexy?
What is a disorder characterized by day-time sleepiness and cataplexy?
Which type of neurons are associated with narcolepsy?
Which type of neurons are associated with narcolepsy?
Which class of drugs are used to treat anxiety disorders?
Which class of drugs are used to treat anxiety disorders?
What type of drugs act as orexin receptor antagonists?
What type of drugs act as orexin receptor antagonists?
What is the mechanism of action of Orexin receptor antagonists like Suvorexant and Almorexant?
What is the mechanism of action of Orexin receptor antagonists like Suvorexant and Almorexant?
Which neurotransmitter system do orexin neurons primarily interact with?
Which neurotransmitter system do orexin neurons primarily interact with?
Which condition is Barbiturates like Phenobarbitone commonly used to treat?
Which condition is Barbiturates like Phenobarbitone commonly used to treat?
What is a common adverse effect associated with Barbiturates?
What is a common adverse effect associated with Barbiturates?
Which receptor do Orexin receptor antagonists act on?
Which receptor do Orexin receptor antagonists act on?
In what context are Barbiturates like Thiopentone primarily used?
In what context are Barbiturates like Thiopentone primarily used?
