Item #3 of 10

Melissa is having difficulties staying awake during the day and sleeping through the night. Her difficulties are most likely due to problems in the __________.

cerebellum;
hindbrain;
midbrain;
forebrain;
none of the alternatives is correct;

CORRECT - Yes, the sleep-wake cycle is controlled by nuclei found in the brainstem and pons of the hindbrain.

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