80 views2 pages
11 Dec 2010
School
Department
Course
ivanzh686 and 40084 others unlocked
PSY100H1 Full Course Notes
65
PSY100H1 Full Course Notes
Verified Note
65 documents

Document Summary

Melatonin plays a key role in adjusting biological clocks. Reticular formation is important to sleep and wakefulness. Ascending reticular activating system (aras): consists of the afferent fibers running through the reticular formation that influence physiological arousal. The ebb and flow of sleep and waking is regulated through activity in a constellation of interacting brain centers. Serotonin and gaba appear to play esp. important roles in the regulation of sleep. Rem and slow-wave sleep contribute to firming up learning that takes place during the day. Narcotics (opiates): drugs derived from opium that are capable of relieving pain. Makes the high an attractive www. notesolution. com escape from reality. Side effects: lethargy, nausea, impaired mental and motor functioning. Sedative: sleep-inducing drugs that tend to decrease central nervous system activation and behavioral activity. Side effects: drowsiness, emotional swings, impairments in motor coordination and mental functioning. Stimulants: drugs that tend to increase cns activation and behavioral activity.

Get access

Grade+20% off
$8 USD/m$10 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Grade+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
40 Verified Answers

Related Documents

Related Questions