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The Brain Is Connected to the Other Parts of the Nervous

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The brain is connected to the other parts of the nervous system by the ________.


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Sleep

A naturally recurring state of rest for the mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by Rapid Eye Movement, during which the brain is highly active and dreams occur.

Nightmares

Distressing dreams that cause the sleeper to feel a range of uncomfortable emotions, such as fear or horror, upon waking.

Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.

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