Short,rhythmic Bursts of Brainwave Activity That Appear During N2 (R&K

question 59

Multiple Choice

Short,rhythmic bursts of brainwave activity that appear during N2 (R&K Stage 2) sleep are called ________.

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

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