Which of the Following Groups of Terms Are in the Order

question 347

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups of terms are in the order of increasing intension?

• A) Mallard, duck, waterfowl, bird.
• B) Waterfowl, bird, mallard, duck.
• C) Bird, waterfowl, duck, mallard.
• D) Duck, mallard, bird, waterfowl.
• E) Mallard, waterfowl, duck, bird.

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Definitions:

N1 Sleep

N1 sleep, or the first stage of non-REM sleep, is a transitional phase where one drifts in and out of sleep and can be easily awakened.

N2 Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by sleep spindles and K-complexes, representing a deeper sleep than N1 and preceding the deeper N3 stage of sleep.

N3 Sleep

The third stage of non-REM sleep, characterized by deep sleep and the lowest levels of physiological activity within the sleep cycle.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, dreaming, and heightened brain activity.