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Which two processes influence the sleep-wake cycle?
Which two processes influence the sleep-wake cycle?
What are the main drivers of Process S?
What are the main drivers of Process S?
Which receptor subtypes are associated with adenosine?
Which receptor subtypes are associated with adenosine?
Where are the A1 receptors expressed at high levels?
Where are the A1 receptors expressed at high levels?
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Which type of neurons express the A2a subtype receptors?
Which type of neurons express the A2a subtype receptors?
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Which receptors are activated by adenosine to promote sleep?
Which receptors are activated by adenosine to promote sleep?
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Where are the wake-active cholinergic neurons inhibited by adenosine located?
Where are the wake-active cholinergic neurons inhibited by adenosine located?
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Which brain region induces slow-wave sleep in mice when activated by adenosine A2A receptors?
Which brain region induces slow-wave sleep in mice when activated by adenosine A2A receptors?
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Which neurons in the basal forebrain are tonically inhibited by adenosine?
Which neurons in the basal forebrain are tonically inhibited by adenosine?
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Study Notes
Sleep-Wake Cycle Processes
- Two processes influencing the sleep-wake cycle are Process S and Process C.
- Process S is primarily driven by sleep pressure, accumulating during wakefulness and dissipating during sleep.
Drivers of Process S
- Main drivers of Process S include adenosine levels, which increase during prolonged wakefulness and promote sleep.
Adenosine Receptor Subtypes
- Adenosine has several receptor subtypes: A1 and A2a among others.
- A1 receptors are associated with inhibitory neurotransmission, while A2a receptors are linked to excitatory functions.
A1 Receptor Expression
- A1 receptors are expressed at high levels in various brain regions, including the hippocampus and cortex.
A2a Subtype Neurons
- A2a subtype receptors are predominantly expressed by a specific type of neurons known as striatal projection neurons.
Receptors Promoting Sleep
- Adenosine activates A1 and A2a receptors to promote sleep, contributing to the sleep-wake regulation.
Location of Wake-Active Neurons
- Wake-active cholinergic neurons inhibited by adenosine are located in the basal forebrain.
Induction of Slow-Wave Sleep
- Activation of adenosine A2A receptors in the ventrolateral preoptic area (VLPO) induces slow-wave sleep in mice.
Neurons Inhibited by Adenosine
- In the basal forebrain, GABAergic neurons are tonically inhibited by adenosine, playing a crucial role in sleep regulation.
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Test your knowledge on the sleep-wake cycle and the two-process model that drives it. Explore the role of adenosine and the melanopsin system in regulating sleep propensity and circadian alertness.
