Which group of terms best describes sleep?
A) Decreased state of activity, refreshed
B) Altered consciousness, relative inactivity
C) Comatose, immobility
D) Alert, responsive
Ans: B
Sleep is a state of rest accompanied by altered consciousness and relative inactivity. Rest is a condition in which the body is in a decreased state of activity.
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