What Is Paradoxical About Paradoxical Sleep

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is paradoxical about paradoxical sleep?

• A) The person reports dreams, but there are no rapid eye movements.
• B) The EEG pattern suggests a dream, but the person denies dreaming.
• C) The brain is active, but the muscles are relaxed.
• D) The brain is inactive, but the muscles are tense.

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