Which Statement Is Correct for Slow-Wave Sleep

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct for slow-wave sleep?

• A) It occupies a greater percentage of sleeping time than paradoxical sleep.
• B) It is harder to arouse sleepers from than paradoxical sleep.
• C) It is characterized by infrequent shifts in body position.

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Definitions:

Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD)

A measure used in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to observe brain activity by detecting changes in blood oxygenation.

Electroencephalographic (EEG)

A non-invasive method that records electrical activity of the brain, widely used in neuroscience research to examine brain function.

Perfusion Imaging (PI)

A diagnostic imaging technique that measures the flow of blood through the body's tissues, often used in neurological and cardiac assessments.

Afferent Nerves

Are nerves that carry sensory signals from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system, allowing the brain to perceive sensations.