Which of the Descriptions Is Not Descriptive of REM (Rapid

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the descriptions is not descriptive of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep?

• A) visible movements of the eyes resembling those of one tracking the movements of objects in space, watching TV, etc.
• B) difficulty arousing the sleeper
• C) oxygen consumption decreases by comparison to NREM sleep and in an alert wakeful state
• D) it represents 20%-25% of a person's "sleeptime"
• E) skeletal muscle activity is markedly reduced, except for the extraocular and respiratory muscles

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