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:

Chemical Defenses

Strategies involving the production of chemical substances by organisms to deter predation, infection, or competition.

Mutualism

A type of symbiotic relationship between two species where both parties benefit from the interaction.

Camouflage

The ability of an organism to blend into its environment to hide from predators or to ambush prey.

Species Richness

Species richness refers to the number of different species represented in an ecological community, landscape, or region.