Which of the following is true of neurons within the ventrolateral preoptic area (vlPOA)?
a. vlPOA neurons receive inhibitory input from noradrenergic, serotonergic, and histaminergic neurons.
b. Excitotoxic lesions of the vlPOA increase sleep in cats.
c. vlPOA neurons have a low firing rate during sleep.
d. Electrical stimulation of vlPOA neurons produces insomnia.
e. vlPOA neurons secrete glutamate to excite regions that control arousal.
Answer: a. vlPOA neurons receive inhibitory input from noradrenergic, serotonergic, and histaminergic neurons.
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