In Combination, Stage 3 NREM and Stage 4 NREM

question 660

Multiple Choice

In combination, stage 3 NREM and stage 4 NREM:

• A) occur mostly during the second half of the night.
• B) are called paradoxical sleep.
• C) are comprised mostly of beta brain wave activity.
• D) are referred to as slow-wave sleep.

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