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dakota nelson

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on: Jun 21, 2018
The purpose of the rapid eye movements that occur during REM sleep is
 
  a. to direct the eyes during dreaming.
 b. to reduce emotional stress.
 c. to maintain sleep in spite of high levels of brain activity.
 d. currently unknown.

Question 2

PGO waves are usually observed
 
  a. during Stages 1 and 2 of NREM sleep.
 b. during all stages of NREM sleep.
 c. during REM sleep.
 d. immediately after the subject awakens.


Mollythedog

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


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