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Which of the following is CORRECT concerning REM deprivation?

A) REM deprivation results in long-term mental illness.
B) REM deprivation only occurs among the elderly.
C) REM deprivation leads to increased amounts of REM sleep on subsequent nights of sleep.
D) REM deprivation can lead to visual impairments.

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Answer SHOULD be c.
REM sleep deprivation increases tendency to enter REM sleep earlier and increases the proportion of REM sleep on subsequent nights.