During Paradoxical Sleep

question 48

Multiple Choice

During paradoxical sleep

• A)brain neurotransmitter activity in the pathways regulating states of consciousness is similar to that in the awake state.
• B)brain oxygen consumption is lower than when awake.
• C)skeletal muscle tension is dramatically increased.
• D)the person is easily aroused.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

Understand the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

Identify anatomical structures and their functions within the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.

Recognize how various physiological processes are affected by sympathetic and parasympathetic activities.

Describe the role of receptors in detecting changes within the body.

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