Asked by Jennifer McBeth on Jul 26, 2024
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According to the activation-synthesis hypothesis, activation of the lateral geniculate nuclei results in stimulation of which brain area?
A) reticular formation
B) lateral geniculate nuclei
C) occipital cortex
D) frontal cortex
Lateral Geniculate Nuclei
A part of the brain located in the thalamus that acts as a relay center for visual information received from the retina before it is sent to the visual cortex.
Activation-Synthesis
A theory of dreaming that suggests dreams are the result of the cerebral cortex interpreting random signals from the lower brain during REM sleep.
Reticular Formation
A network of neurons in the brainstem that's involved in arousal, wakefulness, and transmitting sensory information to the brain.
- Pinpoint particular zones in the brain and understand their linked functions, with a focus on aspects of perception and remembering.
- Grasp the mechanisms and theories related to dreaming, including the activation-synthesis hypothesis.
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Timothy SheanJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the activation-synthesis hypothesis, during REM sleep, the activation of the lateral geniculate nuclei (LGN) (which is located in the thalamus) results in stimulation of the visual cortex (occipital cortex) causing the brain to synthesize a dream. Therefore, the correct answer is C.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint particular zones in the brain and understand their linked functions, with a focus on aspects of perception and remembering.
- Grasp the mechanisms and theories related to dreaming, including the activation-synthesis hypothesis.