what do agonists do?
in comparison with older people babies
a. sleep more fitfully, they tend to wake up more often
b. sleep more deeply, they spend more time in stages 2 and 4 sleep
c. spend more time in the rem stage than any other sleep stages
d. spend more time in stage 1
e. sleep more than young adults but less than people over 50
what is the best analogy for psychologists to view consciousness?
a.on/off switch on a computer
b. a circuit breaker that controls power to a house
c. a fuse that allows electrcity to pass through until a short circuit occurs
d. a dimmer switch for a light fixture
e. the ignition switch on a car
durinf a normal nights leep, how many times do we play through the different stages of sleep?
i have looked everywhere, someone please help! thank you so much!
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/sleep.html
After teaching chemistry to young people for years, it is apparent to me that consciousness is much like a dimmer switch in the brain.
Isn't an agon a struggle? So an agonist is someone involved in an agon.
Agonists are molecules that bind to receptors and activate them, resulting in a biological response.
Regarding the questions on sleep and consciousness:
Babies compared to older people:
a. sleep more fitfully, they tend to wake up more often
The best analogy for psychologists to view consciousness:
d. a dimmer switch for a light fixture
During a normal night's sleep, we typically cycle through the different stages of sleep approximately 4 to 6 times.
1. Agonists are substances that bind to and activate specific receptors in the body, often mimicking the action of a naturally occurring substance. They can enhance or increase the activity of a specific receptor, ultimately producing a specific physiological or pharmacological effect. In simpler terms, agonists "turn on" or stimulate specific receptors in the body to produce a desired response.
2. In comparison with older people, babies tend to sleep more fitfully and wake up more often. Option A is the correct answer.
3. The best analogy for psychologists to view consciousness is like a dimmer switch for a light fixture. Option D is the correct answer.
4. During a normal night's sleep, we typically go through different stages of sleep multiple times. On average, a complete sleep cycle from stage 1 to REM sleep takes around 90-110 minutes. Throughout the night, we go through several cycles of these stages. The exact number of cycles can vary among individuals, but it is typically around 4-6 cycles.
I apologize for any confusion, but in the context of your question, an agonist refers to a substance or medication that activates or stimulates certain receptors in the body. It can be a chemical compound that binds to and activates a specific receptor, mimicking the effects of a natural substance in the body. Agonists essentially enhance or amplify the activity of the receptor they target.
Now, let's address your other questions:
1. Regarding sleep patterns in comparison with older people, babies tend to sleep more fitfully and wake up more often (option a) compared to older individuals. This is because babies have shorter sleep cycles and spend more time in REM sleep, which is lighter and more easily disrupted.
2. The best analogy for psychologists to view consciousness is a tough question and subjective. However, according to the source you provided (faculty.washington.edu), the author suggests that consciousness is much like a dimmer switch in the brain. This means that consciousness can vary in intensity, from being fully awake to being in a more relaxed or drowsy state. (Option d - a dimmer switch for a light fixture).
3. During a normal night's sleep, we go through multiple cycles of sleep stages. Sleep cycles typically last around 90 minutes and consist of different stages, including NREM (non-REM) stages 1, 2, 3, and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Throughout the night, we go through multiple cycles, usually four to six cycles, with each cycle repeating the different stages of sleep.
If you need further information or have more specific questions, feel free to ask!