Figure 2. Instantaneous compressed rate plots of representative units recorded in nucleus reticularis pontis oralis of cat, dog and echidna. Each point represents the discharge rate for the prior interspike interval. In cat QW and SWS (nonREM sleep) discharge rate is low and relatively regular. The rate increases and becomes highly variable during REM sleep. A similar pattern can be seen in a unit recorded in the dog.
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