All of the Following Are Characteristics of REM Sleep EXCEPT

question 54

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT

• A) alternating delta and beta EEG activities.
• B) loss of muscle tonus.
• C) presence of beta wave EEG activity.
• D) occasional twitching.
• E) rapid eye movements.

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