Which of the following occurs during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep?

A) A person falls into light sleep.
B) The muscles are paralyzed, and body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate and respiratory rate increase.
C) The muscles are very relaxed and body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate, and respiratory rate are at their lowest levels.
D) The muscles relax, and body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate fall.
E) A person begins to relax and feels drowsy.


B

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