PSY 0505 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Zygote, Somniloquy, Representational State Transfer
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Caused by delay in interactions between brain areas. Additional symptoms: how quick are the transitions in step cycles (go from stage 2 -> rem) fragmented / difficiulty sleeping affects 1 in 2000. Hereditary - gene on chromosome 6 influenced by unknown environmental factors. Cause: deficiency of peptide neurotransmitter orexin mutation in orexin b receptor (in canines) complette absence of orexin in 7/9 born with orexin but then immune system attacks these neurons. Stimulants to treat - ex ritalin typically in the morning upon waking help to reduce daytime sleepiness. Ssris or snris reuptake inhibitors typically late in the day help reduce cataplexy , sleep paralysis or hallucinations. Tricyclic antidepressants: in the day help reduce episodes of rem components such as cataplexy and sleep paralysis. Cns depressent that reduces excessive daytime sleepines and cataplexy taken at night immdieately before bed but needs extra dose so maybe middle of the night. Male testes produce sperm celss female ovaries predocue ova (eggs)
