Item #9 of 10

Which of the following neurotransmitters appears to trigger the loss of muscle tone associated with REM sleep?

glutamate;
acetylcholine;
norepinephrine;
serotonin;
dopamine;

CORRECT - Yes, the release of glutamate appears to trigger the loss of muscle tone associated with REM sleep.

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