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Caleb Garcia
on Oct 27, 2024
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REM sleep is also called paradoxical sleep because
A) the brain is very active, but heart rate, breathing rate, and temperature fluctuate greatly and the muscles are relaxed.
B) the brain is relatively inactive and the heart rate is very low.
C) the large muscles are very active but the temperature is very low.
D) the large muscles are relaxed and heart rate is low.
Paradoxical Sleep
Also known as REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, is a phase of sleep characterized by rapid movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.
REM Sleep
Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a unique phase of sleep characterized by rapid movements of the eyes, vivid dreams, and increased brain activity.
- Fathom the characteristics and necessity of REM sleep.
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Learning Objectives
- Fathom the characteristics and necessity of REM sleep.