In Stage 4 sleep, the:
A) blood pressure is elevated
B) pulse rate is slow
C) respirations are irregular
D) temperature increases
Ans: B
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During slow-wave sleep, the muscles are relaxed, but muscle tone is maintained; respirations are even; and blood pressure, pulse, temperature, urine formation, and oxygen consumption by muscle all decrease.
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