What Is the Paradox Concerning REM Sleep

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is the paradox concerning REM sleep?

• A)It is a deep sleep, but the person is easy to awaken.
• B)It is a deep sleep, but the brain wave pattern resembles the pattern of an alert and awake individual.
• C)The person is dreaming, but his muscles are practically paralyzed.
• D)The person is dreaming, but the brain wave pattern resembles that of an awake and relaxed individual.

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