Asked by Iliana Napoles on Jun 17, 2024

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N2 sleep is to ________ as N3 sleep is to ________.

A) alpha waves;sleep spindles
B) sleep spindles;delta waves
C) delta waves;alpha waves
D) alpha waves;rapid eye movements

Sleep Spindles

Short bursts of brain activity occurring during stage 2 of sleep, thought to play a role in memory consolidation and learning.

Delta Waves

Slow brainwaves primarily associated with deep sleep and regenerative states of rest.

Alpha Waves

Brain waves detected by an EEG that are associated with a state of relaxed alertness.

  • Outline the phases of sleep and their distinct traits.
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Lindsey ArizaJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
N2 sleep is characterized by sleep spindles and K-complexes, while N3 sleep is characterized by delta waves. Therefore, the best choice would be B, sleep spindles; delta waves.