All of the Following Occur in Non-REM Sleep, EXCEPT

question 5

Multiple Choice

All of the following occur in non-REM sleep, EXCEPT

• A) the release of growth hormone.
• B) the occurrence of dreams.
• C) a drop in heart rate.
• D) slower and more even brain waves.

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Definitions:

Gastrula

A three-layered embryo formed by the process of gastrulation.

Acrosomal Net

A structure in certain sperm cells, derived from the acrosome, that plays a role in fertilization by penetrating the egg's outer layers.

Fertilization Cone

A structure formed at the tip of a sperm cell or pollen tube that facilitates the fusion of the male gamete with the female gamete.

Polyspermy Barrier

A physiological and cellular mechanism in eggs to prevent fertilization by more than one sperm, ensuring normal development.