Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of REM Sleep

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of REM sleep?

• A)genital arousal may occur
• B)muscles are deeply relaxed
• C)most dreams occur here
• D)a mixture of theta and delta waves occur in the brain

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Definitions:

Fear Center

A colloquial term often used to refer to the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Cerebellum

A major feature of the hindbrain of all vertebrates responsible for motor control, and possibly also some cognitive functions.