Identify Any Unnecessary and Potentially Offensive References to Gender, Race

question 322

Short Answer

Identify any unnecessary and potentially offensive references to gender, race, or other features in the following passage and, as necessary, rewrite the passage in neutral language.
The Speaker of the House gave a pretty good speech, but he did not answer any questions afterward.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, more dreaming, and bodily movement; important for mental restoration.

Growth Hormones

Hormones that stimulate growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Non-REM Sleep

A period of sleep characterized by reduced brain activity and body movement, distinct from REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.

Sleep Apnea

a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.