Which of the Following Statements Is/are TRUE Regarding Sleep Across

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding sleep across the lifespan?

• A)The elderly require more sleep than young children.
• B)Newborn infants rarely experience REM sleep.
• C)REM sleep decreases dramatically during infancy and early childhood.
• D)On average, 15- to 24-year-olds average about six hours of sleep per night.
• E)Both the elderly require more sleep than young children AND newborn infants rarely experience REM sleep.

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