The brain waves typical of NREM sleep appear to be the result of
A)activity progressing from the pons to the lateral geniculate nucleus to the occipital cortex.
B)activity in the preoptic area of the hypothalamus.
C)synchronization of cortical neurons by the thalamus.
D)desynchronization of cortical neurons by the thalamus.

Question

The brain waves typical of NREM sleep appear to be the result of​ 
A)activity progressing from the pons to the lateral geniculate nucleus to the occipital cortex. 
B)activity in the preoptic area of the hypothalamus. 
C)synchronization of cortical neurons by the thalamus. 
D)desynchronization of cortical neurons by the thalamus.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During NREM sleep, the thalamus plays a key role in synchronizing cortical neurons, leading to the characteristic brain wave patterns observed.

The Brain Waves Typical of NREM Sleep Appear to Be