Question

Sleep-wake cycles are controlled by several areas of the brain, but the thalamus, --------, and the pons play important roles. a) frontal lobes. b) thyroid. c) hypothalamus. d) occipital lobe.

Answer 1

Option c) hypothalamus is correct. The thalamus, hypothalamus, and the pons all play important roles in controlling sleep-wake cycles. The hypothalamus helps to regulate sleep-wake cycles, while the thalamus controls transitions between sleeping and waking and the pons help to modulate rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.