Regarding Sleep Cycles, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 45

Multiple Choice

Regarding sleep cycles, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In terms of brain activity, REM sleep is similar to ordinary wakefulness.
• B)As the night progresses, the amount of time spent in REM sleep decreases.
• C)The difference between Stage 3 and Stage 4 sleep is based on the proportion of delta waves present.
• D)During sleep, brain waves vary in terms of intensity as well as speed.
• E)During the night, Stage 4 sleep eventually disappears.

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