All of the following are characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT ...

[maychende]

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]

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]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[adf223]

Excellent