Which of the following is not descriptive of REM sleep?

A. It is the period when dreaming occurs.
B. It normally occurs only once per night, usually just before waking up.
C. Postural muscles are virtually paralyzed during REM sleep.
D. EEG waves that resemble the awake state can be recorded during REM sleep.
E. Eyes move rapidly back and forth beneath closed lids.


B

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