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Dreama Wisha
on Dec 22, 2024
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The rhythmic bursts of brain activity that occur during Stage 2 sleep are called
A) alpha waves.
B) circadian rhythms.
C) sleep spindles.
D) delta waves.
Sleep Spindles
Brief bursts of brain activity noticeable in EEG recordings during stage 2 of sleep, associated with learning, memory consolidation, and synaptic plasticity.
Stage 2 Sleep
A phase of sleep that is part of the non-REM sleep cycle, characterized by specific brain wave patterns including sleep spindles and K-complexes.
- Become familiar with the various stages of sleep, their categorization, and associated physiological markers.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the various stages of sleep, their categorization, and associated physiological markers.