Roughly Half of a Newborn's Sleep Time Is Spent in the ____

question 76

Multiple Choice

Roughly half of a newborn's sleep time is spent in the ____ stage.

• A) ​rapid eye movement (REM)
• B) ​nonREM-1
• C) ​nonREM-2
• D) ​nonREM-3

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Definitions:

Encephalitis

An inflammation of the brain, often caused by viral infection, leading to fever, headache, confusion, and in severe cases, seizures or coma.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formatting, navigation, and the emotional response.

Procedural Memory

The aspect of long-term memory that is responsible for knowing how to perform tasks and actions, such as riding a bike or typing.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain, involved in various high-level brain functions.