Which of the following are true of neurons within the ventrolateral preoptic area (vlPOA) ?
A) Damage to the vlPOA produces sleepiness.
B) Excitotoxic lesions of the vlPOA in cats increased sleep.
C) vlPOA neurons have a low firing rate during sleep.
D) Electrical stimulation of vlPOA neurons produces signs of drowsiness.
E) vlPOA neurons secrete glutamate to excite regions that control arousal.
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