Describe the Typical Sleep Cycle,starting with Falling Asleep,and Ending with the First

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Essay

Describe the typical sleep cycle,starting with falling asleep,and ending with the first REM period of the night.Make sure to describe the EEG and physiological characteristics associated with each stage.

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Definitions:

Circular Smooth Muscle

Smooth muscle fibers arranged in circular bands in various organs, such as the intestines, aiding in the constriction and movement of content.

Longitudinal Smooth Muscle

Muscle fibers arranged parallel to the long axis of an organ, contributing to its contraction and relaxation, found in the walls of internal organs.

Muscularis

Muscular coat of a hollow organ or tubular structure.

Peristalsis

The rhythmic contractions of smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract that facilitate the movement of food and waste.