During the sleep cycle, when does loss of temperature control occur?
a. Non-REM sleep
b. Light sleep
c. REM sleep
d. Delta wave sleep
ANS: C
Loss of temperature control occurs during REM sleep. Loss of temperature control is not associ-ated with non-REM sleep, light sleep, or delta wave sleep.
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