REM Sleep Is Called Paradoxical Sleep Because

question 154

Multiple Choice

REM sleep is called paradoxical sleep because:

• A) the body does not need REM sleep, but does need regular sleep
• B) although asleep, the brain waves are virtually identical to those recorded while awake
• C) dreams often make no sense to the individual once they are awake
• D) REM sleep occurs immediately following Stage 1 sleep and immediately before Stage 2 sleep

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