Author Question: All of the following are characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT A) alternating delta and beta EEG ... (Read 35 times)

maychende · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

All of the following are characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT

A) alternating delta and beta EEG activities.
B) loss of muscle tonus.
C) presence of beta wave EEG activity.
D) occasional twitching.
E) rapid eye movements.

Question 2

The appearance of rapid eye movements in the sleep record is an indicator of

A) paradoxical sleep.
B) cold, methodical dreams.
C) muscle paralysis.
D) slow-wave sleep.
E) gastric distress.

Briannahope · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Rationale: Alternating delta and beta EEG waves are not present during REM sleep.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: The appearance of rapid eye movements in the sleep record is an indicator of paradoxical sleep.