Which of the Following Is Not Descriptive of REM Sleep

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not descriptive of REM sleep?

• A) It is the period when dreaming occurs.
• B) It normally occurs only once per night, usually just before waking up.
• C) Postural muscles are virtually paralyzed during REM sleep.
• D) EEG waves that resemble the awake state can be recorded during REM sleep.
• E) Eyes move rapidly back and forth beneath closed lids.

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