Asked by Tanya Bustillos on May 17, 2024
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Brianna is in a quiet period of sleep where her heart rate and respiration are slow, and her brain activity is at its lowest point. Sleep researchers would say she is in __________
A) stage 5 sleep.
B) dream sleep.
C) NREM sleep.
D) REM sleep.
NREM Sleep
A phase of sleep characterized by non-rapid eye movements, divided into three stages, featuring physical rest and restoration.
Heart Rate
The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically measured in beats per minute (bpm).
Brain Activity
The various physiological processes and electrical patterns occurring in the brain associated with thought, emotions, and behavior.
- Compare and contrast the traits of REM sleep with those of NREM sleep.
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WN
Wangngchuk NorbuMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep is characterized by slow heart rate, respiration, and low brain activity. Stage 5 and dream sleep are not actual stages of sleep, and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep is characterized by high brain activity and rapid eye movements.
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast the traits of REM sleep with those of NREM sleep.