Do You Believe in the Paranormal? If So, You Might

question 158

Multiple Choice

Do you believe in the paranormal? If so, you might not be surprised to hear of alien abductions, brushes with ghosts, or even imps and ghouls invading one's bedroom at night. It's certainly entertaining to believe in such otherworldly events. But the phenomenon of sleep paralysis might just provide a more viable explanation to these occurrences than traditional paranormal explanations. REM sleep is a deep cycle of sleep in which we have our most vivid dreams. At this stage, we are paralyzed. This might simply be a sort of safety device to stop us from acting out our dreams so that we don't, for example, attempt to fly. But during sleep paralysis, features of REM sleep continue even after we wake up. At this stage, we are paralyzed. As much as 8% of the population experiences this phenomenon, perhaps explaining many events that might otherwise be attributed to paranormal activity.
Which of the following is a statement of the author's opinion and does not represent factual information?

• A)"It's certainly entertaining to believe in such otherworldly events."
• B)"REM sleep is a deep cycle of sleep in which we have our most vivid dreams."
• C)"At this stage, we are paralyzed."
• D)"As much as 8% of the population experiences this phenomenon."Answer:

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Definitions:

Catabolized

Refers to the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones within the body, usually for the release of energy and the recycling of components.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, supporting various physiological functions including muscle contraction and nerve impulse propagation.

Warm-up

Activities or exercises performed before a workout or physical activity to prepare the body and reduce the risk of injury.

Cool-down

A series of gentle exercises done after more intense physical activity to gradually lower the body's temperature and heart rate.