Which of the Following Lists the Correct Sequence of Sleep

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lists the correct sequence of sleep stages during the first 90 minutes of sleep?

• A) stage 1 NREM, stage 2 NREM, stage 3 NREM, stage 4 NREM, REM sleep
• B) REM sleep, stage 4 NREM, stage 3 NREM, stage 2 NREM, stage 1 NREM
• C) stage 1 REM, stage 2 REM, stage 3 REM, stage 4 REM, NREM
• D) wakefulness, drowsiness, dreaming, deep sleep, paradoxical sleep

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