What Happens During REM Sleep

question 38

Multiple Choice

What happens during REM sleep?

• A)The large muscles of the arms and legs are paralyzed.
• B)Blood flow through the brain slows down.
• C)The eyes are not responsive to light.
• D)Delta sleep occurs.

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Definitions:

Fallopian Tube

Part of the female reproductive system, a pair of tubes leading from the ovaries to the uterus, responsible for transporting eggs and the site of fertilization.

Oviduct

A tube through which eggs pass from an ovary to the uterus, present in female vertebrates; also known as a fallopian tube in humans.

Endometrium

The mucous membrane lining the interior of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle to prepare for potential pregnancy.

Uterus

The uterus is a significant female reproductive organ in many mammals, including humans, where it serves as the site for fetal development during pregnancy.