A) Explain What Happens During REM Sleep

question 27

Essay

A) Explain what happens during REM sleep.
B) Explain why this type of sleep is called paradoxical sleep.
C) Describe the type of dreams that occur during REM sleep and give an example of a REM dream.

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Definitions:

Constraint-Induced Therapy

Procedure in which restraint of a healthy limb forces a patient to use an impaired limb to enhance recovery of function.

Neuroprotectants

Substances that are capable of preserving neural structure and function, and may be used to prevent or slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.

Virtual Reality Therapy

A treatment method that uses virtual reality technology to provide therapeutic environments and scenarios for patients.

Myelin

Glial coating that surrounds axons in the central and peripheral nervous systems; prevents adjacent neurons from short-circuiting.