Sleep-Wake Patterns Often Change in Older Adults

question 100

Multiple Choice

Sleep-wake patterns often change in older adults. All of the following are considered changes EXCEPT

• A) circadian rhythms change.
• B) changes in the organization of sleep stages.
• C) less synchronous Stage 2 EEG activity.
• D) decreases in total sleep time.
• E) increases in the length of REM periods.

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