What Will a Person Who Is Deprived of REM Sleep

question 12

Multiple Choice

What will a person who is deprived of REM sleep for several nights in succession usually experience?

• A) Extended NREM sleep
• B) Paradoxical sleep
• C) REM rebound
• D) Insomnia

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A procedure for drawing and examining fetal cells sloughed off into amniotic fluid to determine the presence of various disorders.

Blastocyst

A stage within the germinal period of prenatal development in which the zygote has the form of a sphere of cells surrounding a cavity of fluid.

Nourishment

The substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition, often gained through the consumption of food and drink.

Fetal Movements

Refers to the physical movements made by a fetus within the uterus, which can begin to be felt by the mother around 18 to 25 weeks into pregnancy.