Why Is It Impossible for Sleepwalking to Occur During REM

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Multiple Choice

Why is it impossible for sleepwalking to occur during REM sleep?

• A) The postural muscles are so relaxed that they would not support a person.
• B) The heart rate is so slow that there would not be enough blood flowing to the large muscles.
• C) The REM stage is too brief for any prolonged activity.
• D) The EEG shows too much spontaneous activity for specific muscles to be stimulated.

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