Asked by Hazel The Bagel on Jul 27, 2024
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In REM sleep, the hallmark behavior is __________.
A) snoring
B) difficulty waking
C) rapid eye movements
D) all of the above
REM Sleep
Sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, EEG patterns similar to wakefulness, speeded heart rate and respiration, near-paralysis of skeletal muscles, and highly visual dreams.
Rapid Eye Movements
Quick, jerky movements of the eyes that occur during certain stages of sleep, especially REM sleep, associated with dreaming.
Snoring
The loud breathing sound occurring during sleep, caused by the vibration of respiratory structures due to obstructed air movement.
- Identify the stages of sleep and the characteristics of REM sleep.
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Kristelle PierreJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Rapid eye movements are the hallmark behavior of REM sleep. Snoring and difficulty waking are not necessarily specific to REM sleep.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the stages of sleep and the characteristics of REM sleep.