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.
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