Scientists generally agree that __________ is the neurotransmitter responsible for "turning on" REM sleep.
A)serotonin
B)dopamine
C)norepinephrine
D)acetylcholine

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Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter responsible for "turning on" REM sleep. Research has shown that drugs that increase acetylcholine levels tend to increase REM sleep, while those that decrease acetylcholine levels tend to decrease REM sleep. Additionally, studies on animals have found that if the brainstem area responsible for REM sleep is lesioned, acetylcholine levels decrease, and REM sleep is significantly reduced.

Scientists Generally Agree That __________ Is the Neurotransmitter Responsible for "Turning