This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: All of the following are characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT A) alternating delta and beta EEG ... (Read 57 times)

maychende

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Briannahope

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 364
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.


maychende

  • Member
  • Posts: 556
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

peter

  • Member
  • Posts: 330
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates’s recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Characteristics of the three types of muscles. Characteristics of the three types of muscles.
Melatonin and sleep Melatonin and sleep
Principal Characteristics of REM and Slow-Wave Sleep Principal Characteristics of REM and Slow-Wave Sleep
What nuclide is produced when Pb-210 decays by beta emission? What nuclide is produced when Pb-210 decays by beta emission?
the Beta-globin gene subfamily on chromosome 11 the Beta-globin gene subfamily on chromosome 11
REM Sleep REM Sleep
Video: X chromosome inactivation in calico cats

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library