REM sleep is called paradoxical sleep because:
a. heart rate increases and becomes very rapid, but the pulse rate slows
b. individuals are deeply asleep, but they can be easily awakened
c. individuals are deeply asleep, but EEG recordings resemble waking patterns
d. the autonomic nervous system is highly active, but brain wave patterns are slow and regular
C
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