Asked by Dulce Catalan on May 14, 2024
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A person who is deprived of REM sleep for several nights in succession will usually experience:
A) Extended NREM sleep.
B) Paradoxical sleep.
C) REM rebound.
D) Insomnia.
REM Rebound
The increase in the frequency and intensity of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep following a period of REM sleep deprivation.
REM Sleep
A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, during which vivid dreams commonly occur, and plays a critical role in memory consolidation.
Paradoxical Sleep
Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by dream-rich sleep, brain activity similar to wakefulness, and temporary muscle paralysis.
- Understand the different stages of sleep and their unique attributes.
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Qhadriya MohammadMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A person who is deprived of REM sleep for several nights will usually experience REM rebound.The person will spend a greater amount of time in REM sleep on successive nights,generally keeping the total amount of REM sleep constant over time.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the different stages of sleep and their unique attributes.