REM Sleep Normally Occurs for the First Time

question 146

Multiple Choice

REM sleep normally occurs for the first time:

• A) within 10 minutes of falling asleep.
• B) after about an hour of sleep.
• C) about 70 to 90 minutes after sleep onset.
• D) after about 3-4 hours of sleep.

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