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During which stage of sleep does the body experience virtual paralysis?
During which stage of sleep does the body experience virtual paralysis?
- REM sleep (correct)
- Disorders of consciousness
- Non-REM sleep
- Coma
What distinguishes sleep from wakefulness in terms of reaction to stimuli?
What distinguishes sleep from wakefulness in terms of reaction to stimuli?
- Inhibition of sensory activity
- Ability to react to stimuli (correct)
- Decrease in muscle activity
- Active brain patterns
What is the primary function of dreams during sleep?
What is the primary function of dreams during sleep?
- To react to external stimuli
- To restore the body's systems (correct)
- To process emotions consciously
- To experience involuntary sensations
Which state involves reduced mental and physical activity, altered consciousness, and inhibited sensory activity?
Which state involves reduced mental and physical activity, altered consciousness, and inhibited sensory activity?
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What is the primary difference between sleep and a coma or disorders of consciousness?
What is the primary difference between sleep and a coma or disorders of consciousness?
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What is the primary difference between REM and non-REM sleep?
What is the primary difference between REM and non-REM sleep?
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What is the primary function of dreams during sleep?
What is the primary function of dreams during sleep?
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What is the state of most of the body's systems during sleep?
What is the state of most of the body's systems during sleep?
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What distinguishes sleep from a coma or disorders of consciousness?
What distinguishes sleep from a coma or disorders of consciousness?
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What is the primary characteristic of REM sleep?
What is the primary characteristic of REM sleep?
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