Short, Rhythmic Bursts of Brainwave Activity That Appear During Stage

question 240

Multiple Choice

Short, rhythmic bursts of brainwave activity that appear during stage 2 sleep are called __________

• A) delta waves.
• B) sleep spindles.
• C) paradoxical sleep waves.
• D) beta waves.

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