In Paradoxical Sleep, Brain Activity, Heart Rate, and Blood Pressure

question 19

Multiple Choice

In paradoxical sleep, brain activity, heart rate, and blood pressure closely resemble waking consciousness, but the sleeper ________.

• A) can often speak in answer to questions
• B) will act out suggestions put to him/her
• C) is able to move about freely
• D) appears to be deeply asleep and is incapable of moving

---

Definitions:

Ulcerative Colitis

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract.

Inflamed Tissue

Swollen and often reddened body tissue that is reacting to injury or infection.

Antibiotic

Medicinal substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, treating and preventing bacterial infections.

Infected Orthopedic Injury

A condition where an injury related to bones, joints, or muscles becomes contaminated with harmful microorganisms, causing inflammation and infection.