Asked by Olivia Karlin on Jul 13, 2024
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Felix is a young adult who has been asleep for 3 hours.As he continues to sleep,we can expect that
A) N2 sleep will diminish and that N1 sleep will increase in duration.
B) N3 sleep will diminish and that N1 sleep will increase in duration.
C) N3 sleep will diminish and that REM sleep will increase in duration.
D) REM sleep will diminish and that N3 sleep will increase in duration.
N2 Sleep
A stage of sleep characterized by specific brain wave activity known as sleep spindles and K-complexes, marking a deeper sleep phase than N1.
N3 Sleep
The deepest stage of non-REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by delta waves and significant physiological changes that contribute to physical recovery and health.
REM Sleep
A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, dreaming, and increased brain activity.
- Link each stage of sleep with corresponding physical changes.
Verified Answer
CS
Chasity Spotts-SloanJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
N3 sleep, also known as deep sleep or slow-wave sleep, typically decreases in duration throughout the night, while REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, which is associated with dreaming, tends to increase in duration in the later sleep cycles.
Learning Objectives
- Link each stage of sleep with corresponding physical changes.