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1
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Define Neocortex/

A

The grey matter of the cerebral cortex

2
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What endogenous opioids does morphine mimic?

A

Endogenous Opioid peptides
Enkaphalins
Endorphins
Dynorphins

3
Q

How do addictive drugs induce dependance?

A

Increasing dopamine in the nucleus accumbens, this is a reward centre which produces the motivation to continue taking drugs = Dependance

4
Q

How is the reticular formation involved in REM sleep?

A

It contains cholinergic neurons that induce rem sleep

5
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Which age group have the highest percentage of REM sleep?

A

Pre-term infants