Which of the Following Constitute the Effects of Normal Sleep

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following constitute the effects of normal sleep on the cardiovascular system?
1) Tachycardia during slow-wave sleep
2) Vasoconstriction during slow-wave sleep
3) Hypotension with significant phasic elevations during REM sleep
4) Slightly decreased cardiac output during non-REM and REM sleep

• A) 1 and 2
• B) 2 and 3
• C) 1 and 4
• D) 3 and 4

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