REM Sleep Has Been Called "Paradoxical Sleep" Because

question 72

Multiple Choice

REM sleep has been called "paradoxical sleep" because:

• A) the brain is very active, yet the body is entirely inactive.
• B) the body is very active and restless, but the brain is very inactive.
• C) the eyes are open, though the person remains asleep.
• D) colourful dreams occur, in contrast to the black-and-white dreams of NREM sleep.

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