Normally a period of sleep consists of 4–6 cycles. Each cycle lasts approximately:
a. 15–20 minutes.
b. 30–45 minutes.
c. 60–70 minutes.
d. 90–110 minutes.
d
Each cycle (after the first) tends to rotate through cycles
3–5, with lengthening periods of stage five (REM sleep).
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