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brianna beckles
on Dec 27, 2024
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Bailey is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG) in a sleep lab. She has been asleep for just over an hour now, and her EEG is showing low-amplitude, irregular brain wave patterns. Her breathing and pulse rate are irregular, and her eyes are darting back and forth beneath her closed eyelids. The researcher who is monitoring Bailey's sleep can conclude that Bailey
A) has just entered REM sleep.
B) has just entered Stage 4 sleep.
C) is experiencing sleep anoxia and needs immediate medical attention.
D) suffers from a sleep disorder.
REM Sleep
A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreams, and increased brain activity.
Electroencephalograph
A machine used to record the electrical activity of the brain, typically used for diagnostic purposes.
Irregular Brain Wave Patterns
Variations in the rhythmic electrical activity of the brain that deviate from normal patterns and can indicate neurological issues or altered states of consciousness.
- Acquire an understanding of the qualities and significance of REM sleep, its nocturnal changes, and its link to dreaming.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the qualities and significance of REM sleep, its nocturnal changes, and its link to dreaming.