Aviva Wakes Up Abruptly After She Dreams She Is Falling

question 69

Multiple Choice

Aviva wakes up abruptly after she dreams she is falling from the sky. She is relieved to find herself safe and secure in her comfortable bed. What may have caused Aviva to feel as if she were falling?

• A)activation of the vestibular system
• B)hyperstimulation of the cerebellum
• C)surge in human growth hormone release
• D)increased K-complex formation

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