An experimental lesion is performed in a mouse resulting in a dramatic change in the amount of REM sleep displayed by the animal.Based on what you know about neurotransmitters,the most reasonable conclusion is that the circuit involved must use:
A)dopamine.
B)acetylcholine.
C)glutamate.
D)GABA.

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Acetylcholine is known to play a key role in the regulation of REM sleep. Lesions in the brainstem area containing cholinergic neurons have been shown to reduce REM sleep. Therefore, a lesion causing a change in the amount of REM sleep is most likely affecting acetylcholine transmission.

An Experimental Lesion Is Performed in a Mouse Resulting in a Dramatic