The Reason That REM Sleep Occurs Is

question 82

Multiple Choice

The reason that REM sleep occurs is:

• A) to allow the mind to solve the day's problems during sleep.
• B) to allow memories to form.
• C) to release tensions from the previous day.
• D) unknown.

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Definitions:

Hyperesthesia

An increased sensitivity to stimulation, particularly touch.

Summation Effect

The process where combined effects of multiple stimuli result in a greater response than the sum of their individual effects.

Analgesia

The absence of pain in response to stimulation which would normally be painful, often achieved through the use of medication.

Startle Response

A reflex reaction to sudden, unexpected stimuli, such as loud noises, characterized by sudden muscle contractions.